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The Wilt Chamberlain of Audio Gear

Forget about having the audio itch, upgraditis, or whatever you want to call it - anyone besides myself ever feel like the Wilt Chamberlain of Audio gear?  My brother always said that I change audio gear more than I change my underwear, but in the last 2 years, the addiction has gotten worse I think.  My name is Lou and I’m an audio whore, and I don’t mind it one bit :)

Anyone else care to share?
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jond
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I also thought this was about tall gear and nice to hear the name Wilt Chamberlain what a legend. I say nothing wrong with flipping gear constantly if it makes you happy and you can afford it. There are crazier and more expensive hobbies to be sure.
@mijostyn I beg to differ sometimes newer is better sometimes it's not. Sitting here listening to a sublime sounding 20 year old preamp/amp combo.
tablejockey
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"Wilt  Vs Russell was the battle."

flatblackround, your' right! I started following just when that "new" guy started playing. I forgot the great Bill Russell

Off topic, Wilt stuff:
Remember when Life magazine did a spread on Wilts custom house?
http://thehoopdoctors.com/2010/07/wilt-chamberlains-house-of-love-pics/#:~:text=Hundreds%20if%20not%....
20,000? That's alot of watts used!
dwmaggie
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Until last year, I was on the hunt for big, beefy, 200 watt high current amps.  I also tried a lot of pre/pro gear from Krell, Meridian, Parasound and Proceed.  Finally Settled on class D amps and a nice Marantz pre/pro.  Ain't life fun.
jbrrp1
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Bill Russell - - the TRUE GOAT.  Well, at sports, at least.  Wilt might have the claim for the bedroom.
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tomcy6
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Check out this thread:

My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! | Audiogon Discussion Forum

Jay (OP) makes most people who think they run a lot of gear in and out of their systems look like wannabes.  I could not even imagine unpacking all the gear he has tried.
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