The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change


Anybody have an answer?

I have a decent selection of preamps, amps, integrateds and speakers to choose from and I find myself swapping out gear constantly.  And it's not because anything sounds bad.  Quite contrary, really.

After most swapping sessions, I'm generally really satisfied and quite enjoy the sound quality.  But within a few weeks I'm swapping stuff out again.

What would be the diagnosis for my condition?

 

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Showing 3 responses by milpai

OP,

Try to listen to THE music and not the equipment and that will resolve your disease. BTW, what is that on your system page? Looks like a burned power cable?

That’s like saying "just drive the car" and don’t worry about the lack of comfort or performance or "just go to sleep" and don't worry about the discomfort of the bed or the broken air conditioner making the room 90 degrees!

@ellajeanelle 

Do you have difficulty comprehending English?

Here is part of OP's original post:

I find myself swapping out gear constantly.  And it's not because anything sounds bad.  Quite contrary, really.

After most swapping sessions, I'm generally really satisfied and quite enjoy the sound quality.  But within a few weeks I'm swapping stuff out again.

He stated that he is happy with the purchase and even likes it. So your car, bed or air-conditioner analogy are completely useless.

OP is asking:

What would be the diagnosis for my condition?

OP knows that he has a problem. It is just his nature that he needs constant change. If you can provide some valuable suggestions, those would be helpful to the OP. Look before you leap.

@ellajeanelle , so you started by providing me examples that did not line up with that the OP was asking. Good to know that you know so many languages. Congratulations! But if you had just mastered one, you probably would have figured what the OP was asking.

Give it a try one more time.