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Upgraditis?

Anyone here in constant upgrade mode?  Listening to the same choice records or CDs over and over again after some new change in gear?
 Unfortunately, I find myself in this mode far too often.  Eventually this becomes a way of life.
 Music becomes secondary to the latest tweak. As a retired musician, theoretically, this shouldn’t happen to me. But it does.  I should be listening to new works and comparing performances.
 It’s a dangerous trap!
rvpiano
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geoffkait
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Rule No. 1.  Never ever listen to someone’s system that’s better than yours. 
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Amen!
rsf507
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@rvpiano what were the differences heard? Could it have been the room?
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Music first, sound second. However, improved sound quality does get one closer to the music. No more upgrading equipment for me. Just tweaks that work from now on. 

Frank
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rsf507,

Thanks for asking.

Basically, there were two parameters that impressed me.  1. Front to back imaging with RCA Living Stereo records — very impressive.
2. Bass response.  His new speakers (GoldenEar Triton 1) have built-in subwoofers.  I have none. Again, very impressive.
His music room is a hole of a basement surrounded by thousands and thousands of CDs and records.

After the shock has worn off, I’m listening to my system more calmly and don’t feel so bad, thanks to your question.

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