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Burned out Audiophile - Trying to Find some Zen

Hello,

Wanted to know if others out there have felt the same way.

I think I am burned out of looking for the next best or just changing gear. I have decided, it really is like chasing a rainbow. I believe, I will not get much greater joy even if I continue to upgrade (now stand around 15K worth of gear) Sure, to get new gear is fun when you first get it, but them, as always, in a couple of months, the longing for change comes back. For those who have lots of money to continue the ongoing chase of sonic narvana - they can afford the chase. For me, maybe there are other things to pursue instead of a pair of speaker or DAC. I still listen and enjoy music, but I may have come to the end of my road as a restless searcher for sonic change/perfection.

Anyone else out there have successfully jumped off the buy and sell cycle? What have you done with yourself since? Have you felt the audiophile id calling for you again?

Just some passing thoughts- thanks
Rich
rich3549
newbee
4,767 posts
 
Rich, Its a hobby, its not the holy grail. Focus on music and when that and fly fishing, or downhill skying (etc) get boring, you can always take up knitting. :-)
musicdoc
320 posts
 
IMHO it sounds like you're trying to find a source of happiness/contentedness/accomplishment externally. simplify! meditate! spend time alone in nature! find joy in the MUSIC, whether it's coming out of your system, a transistor radio, or the mouths of babes. easy to say, not so easy to do, as even on my simplified level (used to have a system about 12K or so) i still have to fight the urge from time to time. it's a form of addiction, and if it is significantly and negatively affecting your life (and it sounds like it is in your case), take the necessary steps for positive change. the merry-go-round will not stop for you, so close your eyes and jump off. BTW i don't mean to come across as in any way critical of you. you suffer from terminal humanity.
brianmgrarcom
1,317 posts
 
"Anyone else out there have successfully jumped off the buy and sell cycle?"

Probably not if they are reading these threads.
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