$5000 to spend....


....Bad news is I got laid off... Good news is I got a nice check for unused vacation time. I'm putting most of it towards a rainy day, but if I were to spend $5000 of it on "improving" my system, how would it best be spent? Is there one component that should be upgraded? Or, should I divvy up the money and put it towards a couple of components? Of course, there are those 2003 Bordeaux and Sauternes futures to consider.. :-)
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All good advice.

I was unemployed for almost a year. Living in the Silicon Valley and working knee-deep in technology start-ups, I got hit hard when the bubble burst. Whoa be to those who get burned by the latest bubble - real estate! But I digress.

You might be surprised by how long it takes to find something "suitable".

As it was, I ended up taking a job that I didn't love after almost a year of being unemployed just to keep food on the table. I sold the house and moved to a less expensive area. And I was only making 1/5th of my previous salary.

Only now, (3 1/2 years later) am I doing something that I love. Even still, it's in a totally new field and it'll probably be another 3-5 years before I'm making what I used to.

The economy has been improving, but remember that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. There's a whole lotta' potentially choppy water ahead, so proceed with the utmost caution.
Please save your cash. My current low cost recommendation to amaze yourself with the "hidden potential" of your present system involves a micro purchase of Walker Audio SST contact enhancer, which I first "heard" in the Lloyd Walker suite during the recent NYC Home Entertainment Show.
Makes excellent items, like your Gregg Straley wiring, even better. Even the highest end wiring seemed to benefit at the show. Your entire system will sound better, and you won't have to strain to hear the upgrade.
Never underestimate the peace of mind gained with significant amount of cash still left in the bank.
Good luck getting over this bump in the road.
Have some trip to Jamaica!
They have a very nice puff-stuff pure and natural.
Smoke Joint, Drink Rum, Score, Score, Score... etc...
Ain't nothing's more pleasant than feel a freedom dude!
Listener...I think I'll follow that suggestion... thanks!

Marakanetz... you are obviously a wise man and are speaking from considerable experience!! :-))))
Having a degree in Economics...I too add my vote for saving...at least you're not refinancing your house in order to buy a pair of speakers like someone I saw recently do here...just my 2c.

Ellery