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I have a confession to make

I have an addiction, and I have to stop. I don't know if it is upgradeitis, or audiophileism. But I suddenly feel real bad. My wife who is the most wonderfull person in the world is even becoming concerned.
It all started one day looking for some speakers for my very modest home theatre set up in my living room. I wanted to be able to enjoy music also. Low end Sony CD player you know. I was using these God awful Fischer speakers with 15" woofers.
Well, that was about 5 years ago. Now $40,000.00 later, I have a dedicated HT room and A dedicated Tube based listening room. I don't make this kind of money to be doing this. What the hell is my problem ? The Vpi record washing machine was the last straw for my wife. "$500 to wash a record? You have a serious problem". She is right,what the hell am I doing? But I continue to look at what is for sale. What would be better than what I have?
Please I beg all of you, If you receive a email from me wanting to buy your product, please delete my email. If you see any of my products for sale, please don't make an offer. I need friggin help here man.
I have to realize that there can always be better than what I have. Just enjoy what the heck I have and be done with it. Masn this is one sick addiction.
scottht
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Scottht, it sounds like Dr. Draz from the asylum is your only hope now. His dramatic TRT is the answer.

http://java.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=general&n=300375&highlight=trt&r=&session=

In all seriousness, the only answer is a big downgrade. It worked for me....at least for 7 years it did. The disease may be put in remission, but it won't die until you do. I find it works best when you don't read the glossy rags or visit the audio websites. Find another hobby. For me it was coaching baseball. When my kids outgrew the sport, I had more free time on my hands, and I'm back again. It is better than alcoholism anyway.

BTW, I have an amp for sale if you're interested. hehe.
artmaltman
769 posts
 
Just make sure you buy good stuff used so you can cash it out if need be. Way better than internet stocks.
Art
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Those of you with a confession to make; Father avguygeorge,is here to listen;my sons. To rid yourself of all guilt,donating all these 'toys from hell' will make you feel so much better. I issue tax credit forms.We have no biases; we take Wilsons/ Sound Labs-- Boulder 2060's CJ JIl--what ever.Time is short,kneel down with me as we rid your soul of all the evil spirits. Talk about taking credit cards ;yes, we take THE card and your pin #. Buy now;pray now.
cmpromo
64 posts
 
I was going to go to treatment but my insurance wouldnt cover it so I started an audioholics anomyous meeting but nobody showed up. Guess im all alone hehe. On a serious note, this is a wonderful hobby, just an expensive one. I once asked another audiophile if i was through spending money. He said "Is your system perfect" I said "No" he said "Then you're not through" The point being that perfection is something we'll never reach, so enjoy what you have.
cdc
1,807 posts
 
This reminds me of my friend who worked in Saudi in the 80's. If I got the story straight, every citizen was given $45,000/year they suddenly got so much money from the oil. The old timer, driving his new Cadillac said he could go back to living in a tent in the desert anytime he wanted to. Yea right!
BTW, a favorite perfume was Charlie. At least he said that's what all the men wore. Serious.
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