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New Audiophile going crazy

Hello,
I've always been a music fan, play guitar and have dedicated HT, stadium seating and so on.  Beginning in about November I started collecting some vintage equipment.  A Kenwood receiver from the 70's, a nice Adcom amp
(GFA-555), Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Signature.  Apparently that was just the taste I needed because I went into high gear at that point.  B&W 802's (series 80's), 805 Nautilus, HTM2 center and a thumping B&W sub.  I constructed a 2-channel system for my home office made of McIntosh C28 pre, a 2105 amp, Rega P3 and Pioneer 707 R2R and full set of Dalquist DQ-10 (sub unit and crossover) all in mint condition. And of course, all the Audioquest cabling to connect it all.  To go with all those Bowers & Wilkins I picked up a Mac MX135 and a MC7108 just this weekend.  House is wired for two channel in every room already so the multi-zone seemed a good choice.
Now, I'm sitting here looking at projectors to re[place the one in the theater.  I've become quite consumed with upgrading all my equipment.

That's since Thanksgiving.  Is there any hope for me?  I have to get this "Obsession" under control.  Any advice?
:-)
jj228
jrpnde
271 posts
 
   I have full house audio. It's a Radio Shack boom box (circa 1980). As I walk around the house I can carry it with me. So, full house audio.
   Better to fulfill your obsessions with things that are constructive rather than ones that are not. Hats off to anyone who constantly wants to improve. Perfection may never be reached but it's fun trying to get there.

curlyhifi
158 posts
 
Sit back and listen to some music.
Be very Careful....................enjoy the ride or live with the consequences .
goose
741 posts
 
jj228 I had a system similar to yours when I started out Mac C28 pre, Mac 2205 stereo amp and Dalquist DQ-10 with a capacitor upgrade and a M&K sub.  Those DQ-10's do like a lot of current.  
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birdfan
177 posts
 
Jj228,

I am currently in your position. Keep it up. Stay strong, never give in.... and I’ve got  some gear you should totally buy
redwoodaudio
415 posts
 
Wow, that’s a crazy story indeed, OP.  Fun isn’t it?  You’ve got a lot more audio going on than, me though.  If I was modding 2+ systems instead of one, I’d lose it completely. For the love of god, clear out one or two rooms as next step, the focus on 1 with the proceeds.  You’ve got the audio virus, you just need to starve it a little.
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