...and I'm not sure I can define the exact moment I was into audio, but...

My dad, circa 1971, had a Realistic/KLH combo. Nothing fantastic, but I remember his love of taping (cassettes... remember these?) certain radio shows.

My earliest memories of GOOD audio was in 1979ish... a store called "Designatrons" in Setauket, N.Y. Honestly, I can't remember HOW I found that store... but, I walked away (in 1981ish) with a pair of old Bostons that were vey satisfying. I wansn't the "biggest" or "baddest"stereo on the block, but my rig sounded very natural.

I still have that 'ole receiver (STA-65C)... :^)