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How do you rationalize audio upgrades?

Thought this could be a fun topic, especially after a Friday night libation, or two.

I'm going to add a turntable to my audio system. I am listening to different turntables and the amount I consider spending is increasing. $1500 max is now heading towards $2700.

What do you say to yourself to "rationalize" your decision to spend more?

I amortize over time.

You?
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wharfy OP
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@david_ten 

LOL. For the win.
Yes.

Another poster, on another thread says rationalizing can cost more because you spend more in the long run when you just settle for something based on cost.
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nonoise
10,939 posts
 
In for a penny, in for a pound.

Once I start to even think of buying something, it mostly ends with me buying said something.

All the best,
Nonoise
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stereo5
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I rationalize my upgrades with the saying, "live is too short".  At 66 years old, it couldn't be more true.
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mapman
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Great sounding music makes me happy. Case closed. 🖖
celtic66
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+1 mapman.  But really, no rationalization.  I play the game within reason and simply enjoy the discernible audible improvement.  I so consider how long I intend keeping the piece and break it into years use.

My only piece of advice is to buy the best you can once and skip the incessant small steps up.  It's certainly more cost effective.
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