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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
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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
it's all psychological. some have a strong need for achievement. audio is one hobby where one can attempt to achieve something.

it's probably not the gear but rather the praise from others that satisfies this need.

most people are other directed and that is a problem.

learn to become inner directed and you can eliminate n
burn out.

it also helps to have some insight into ones motivation.

too many people have no clue what they want. thus they chase their tale, never finding satisfaction. they lack introspection and have no idea who they are.

the burn out issue also sounds like a symptom of obsessive compulsive personality. get some help.
dgarretson
2,599 posts
 
"they chase their tale, never finding satisfaction"

Chasing a personal narrative or a tail, either or both. Nicely put, Mrtennis, whether the spelling was intentional or not.
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
I know audio purists that change out gear like their socks always pursuing the holy grail. For me, I am retired for now and enjoying the music.
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abucktwoeighty
1,079 posts
 
I'm done spending a lot of money for meager returns. My system isn't the greatest, but is pleasing. Why spend thousands more when I get much pleasure where I'm at?

I'm spending on music instead.

If I came into a ton of disposable cash I would definitely purchase what some would call excessive.
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jafant
19,719 posts
 
Rich -

nothing wrong w/ ' chasing a rainbow'. 2nd, this is a wonderful hobby. Each of us has a different goal or holy grail for our systems. Yours is your own!
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