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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Perhaps you should re-read what I wrote. :-)

To my way of thinking, an upgrade has to do one of two things in order to be rationalized/justified....add an improvement compared to what you already have or eliminate a negative that is just eating away at you.  99% of the time, these will be sonic/musical in nature...but every now and then, aesthetics may come into play.

Oh...and one final thing...whatever change is being contemplated should not result in seriously reducing other important aspects of your life.