There’s a problem in the world today, and I’m not talking about social media or crazy conspiracies. I’m not even talking about the ‘Rona – that’s for someone smarter to figure out. The problem? Our dear 75-85+ year olds are stuck at home and watching TV, because they don’t have stereos. Imagine this. The hi-fi generation has been leapfrogged. Records? Oh, well y’know, the turntable became a chore to deal with. CD’s? We used to have a few..I think they’re in that bottom drawer over there. Streaming? Might as well be beaming up to another planet. The music died. Apart from a squeaky little violin playing from the ancient transistor radio, and maybe a PBS broadcast from the Met, it’s gone. Sorry for the drama. But you get my point. Think about your in-laws, your Aunt Edna, your Grandpa Joe. Do any of them have working stereos? Not likely. It’s hard enough to keep their email going, and record their favourite television shows. And it’s not their fault. If I was 80 and walked into Best Buy to look at audio gear, I’m sure I wouldn’t have a clue where to start, or what half these gizmos are even for. [...]
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