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If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it…

Audiogon and the audio press, I mean. I finally have the system I was aiming for and had imagined for my future, as conjured from the cryptic pages of stereophile etc. — incredible transparency, scale, and ‘realness’ — but whenever I’m drawn to these sites/pages, as I have been for two years, I am confronted again with doubt and a vague longing for ‘perfection’ in a new purchase. I just want to enjoy the music.

Im ready for the audiophile exit ramp, and this ain’t it…
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femoore12
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I ask my wife to always remind me why I got into this hobby when I start talking about new components. "You told me to remind you that it's music first and gear second." We all get caught up in the allure of the latest shiny object and wonder if it will make any difference. Perfection is unattainable. 

I think the suggestions of solder / diy therapy is a fantastic idea. I will follow that advice by acquiring a Bottlehead 300b amp and preamp the next time my monkey brain starts to crave new shiny objects. A much simpler system that relies on my skills to work properly.

Cheers!
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sgordon1
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Regularly attend the nearest daily meetings of Audiophile Anonymous
in your area.  Report your results here.
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phcollie
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Ahhh.  Wanting what we have vs having what we want. Isn't that the age old question? Methinks it is the "want' part that causes all of the problems. I am eternally grateful for the ability to dive into Qobuz and search for more unheard music. It satisfies this longing.
This morning it is Dom La Nena  "Tempo" and a fresh ground Sumatra Gayo.  

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