I'm here, and have been for a long time, for a number or reasons.

One of the top is that I like to interact with the regulars and newcomers here--good folk, who understand the value of music and excellent audio sound. Another is Steve himself--I feel both a kindred spirit with him in important ways, and that he is also a fascinatingly different individual who provides an incredible service to the audio world and his work has enriched my life.

Donnie mentioned other reasons and I'll relist them with a few revisions:

I LOVE to listen to music. It has long been one of my favorite activities, and it has grown in attraction over the years--I totally love music: listening to it, creating it, reading about music and musicians.

Ever since my Dad got a Dynaco and AR and EMI (loudspeaker) system when I was five I have been fascinated with audio gear.

I like to experiment with tubes and other accoutrements.

I like to gather information and understanding about audio, sometimes I am looking for help with problems (great place for that), and I like to be able to help others with information or advice or assistance.

I find this is a good place to sell equipment at my idea of a fair price, and to purchase equipment.

This is a really diverse and interesting community. That is one big reason I have been here so long and return daily.