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Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?

I’m 63. I’m not wealthy but I have a tolerant wife and I still love to pursue great sound. But I find myself increasingly reluctant to spend significant amounts on new gear. I know my hearing acuity is not as good as it used to be, but my love of music and good sound is not diminished. When considering a purchase, I find myself factoring in cost versus life expectancy (mine!) and auditory function. I’ll even have some guilt about spending my kid’s inheritance. Is something wrong with me?
jdmccall56
bobheinatz
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Dear poster,
I have retired twice and will again at the end of this year for good.  I have always faced the situation of upgrading my system like all of us have in our years of chasing the unobtainable.  My current system is very good with no real weak components.   So my next upgrade and possibly last is a serious cartridge upgrade on my turntable.  I have a good budget so I can get what I want.  Whatever I don't spend will go into our travel fund that my wife will also enjoy.  

As far spending my kids inheritance if the whole world doesn't collapse and we all become homeless there will be plenty left for them.  Enjoy what you enjoy now and try not to have any regrets.
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bdp24
9,874 posts
 
If you want to feel good about being old, and glad you won't be here for the near and far future (unless you believe in reincarnation), watch Planet Of The Humans on YouTube.
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noromance
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The older and richer I've grown, the more frugal I have become. My car is old. My clothes are threadbare, and I don't want to spend money on expensive kit. 
I don't even care about not spending the kids' inheritance.  What is wrong with me?
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noromance
9,901 posts
 
Communist Chinese Virus

LOL. Disinfectant. 
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asvjerry
4,732 posts
 
noromance....you've wise'd up....;)

Ultimately, the only one you need to impress is yourself.

It's pleasant when others are impressed, a nice 'ego-stroke' basically.
At this time, anything above and beyond a Walmart gets attention. but most of the systems owned and described here brand one as 'fringe'.

...which, at the end of the day...is Fine....OK...

If looked at as neurosis, at least it's harmless....except perhaps to one's wallet. *g*   That, each to one's 'own'....Literally. *L*

Having spent the bulk of my life involved in some fashion in the graphic arts and craft in employment, artist friends at some point have inquired as to Why I haven't 'expressed myself' in some way.

One finally 'got it'....blurting out...

"I now understand....Your Life is Your Art!"

*s*  Close enough....

Like most, one doesn't need to totally understand it.

It just Is.

Stay healthy, J
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