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
I love vintage. Today I walked into a vintage guitar shop and found a Marantz 2325 receiver with a Marantz 6300 turntable sitting there. Said he would take $500 for them both. They were untested, but I was tempted.
The time i enjoyed the music the most (and therefore listening to an electronic device the most) was when i was challenging myself to try playing the piano better every week. although i never got good enough to play Bach and Mozart, the mere ATTEMPT in trying and seeing what it would take, the energy and commitment involved, made listening to live as well as recorded music a hundred times more enjoyable. and furthermore, the sales manager of a local audio store once told me that as long as it was "fun", buying and improving one's system was a worthwhile endeavor. But, If it became too expensive or it resulted in too little gain to do the upgrade, that was a good time to take a break.
Right now i would like to explore Iranian and Middle-Eastern music as
i have heard and liked some of what i have heard on the radio. there's ALWAYS something new out there to inspire, and its not always a tube or a tweak.
French_fries, once you hear some really good oud playing, you'll be hooked for life.
dear Nonoise, please suggest an album with OUD music. is this Iranian or ? origin?