when the herb kicked in and your rig sounds perfect

"One addict show's track marks on their arms, the other a HOUSE full of stereo gear."

@oldheavymec....*LOL*  Now, That's insightful......

Is cheap 'Home AV' a gateway to tubes?

(I know....just being an 'extremist' here, but it struck me 🤪....)

BTW....I 'grew up' with 'mj', as alcohol was a PIA to procure.....and easier to obtain (@ least in SoCA....

I always disliked the effects drinking 'gifted' me with, although time 'n tide have allowed 'preferences' to exhibit.  Allows for 'something' betwixt....*S*

Personally, I've always viewed my 'preference' for a lightweight consumable as a Public Service...
...keeping it out of the hands, lungs, and esp. the minds of those who would simply and mindlessly Abuse It, potentially getting their aze in trouble or rubble.

Now...if one wants to light up and vague out with the hifi-er, Great.
Wonderful thing to do....

Only one better, but having an 'associate' assist and participate is best.
Doesn't generally last as long as an lp, or steaming (definitely....having tried....*G*...the latter....)....and your results may vary.....;)

Wow... this thread devolved into a dumpster fire fast AF 🤨

LSD is the real gateway drug, btw... it got me hooked on hi-fi.

@rfnoise...."It does that...best is to learn to dodge the flack....." ;)

The 'rush' could be disconcerting....the timeless 'afterglow' was pleasant. *S*
Stopped when things started to look like polyethylene too often...

Best: Hash & tequila....you become one Big nerve ending, that's 'pleasantly numb'....*L* 

....'mixed media' entails a cautious approach, however....;)