New equipment


Just as I was smugly listening to and very much enjoying my MUSIC, I went and bought a new piece. At first, I was so happy with the improvement it made.  But then the audiophile monster came lurking.  I was not listening to the music anymore. I was listening to the SYSTEM.  And, of course, there’s always something that can be better.

KISS OF DEATH!

It’s taking me a while to get back to the music again.  Writing this is a good step.

BEWARE of new equipment.

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Evaluation is a natural part of the process. Once you have found "your sound", the craving goes away. That's when you start building your second system (LOL)!

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I don’t know where you are in the disease. But if this is in the construction of your first great system @dweller is correct. There is a lot of shuffling needed to build your first satisfying system. But once you get there it is worth it. Then you can just enjoy the music for a few years.

The second after a time can be frustrating… but quicker than the first. By the third time with far greater knowledge,,. Typically it can be more structured and quicker.

What did you get? Are you saying it isn't what you expected and you're no longer enjoying the music, or that you just need to get used to the new difference? I'm confused.