How much gear do you own?


Do you have multiples of amps, preamps, speakers, cables, etc?

I do, and am starting to realize it's leaning hard toward a sickness rather than a passionate hobby.  Either that, or I'm getting up in age and tired of all the "stuff" I've acquired taking up so much space.

I went through a phase about ten years ago where I got tired of stereo gear and dumped most of it.  I really regretted it after a few years and acquired most (and then much more) back.

But this time it feels different somehow.  And I really think it has to do with my age...pushing 60.

Others go through this?

Thoughts?

audiodwebe

@xcool  - And an issue for those afflicted with audio disfunction, and living in small spaces, is no storage room for the original packaging (especially speaker boxes. Really makes selling more difficult.

I currently live in a large family home with significant storage space (mostly filled with junk I don't use). I keep all boxes/packaging to ease the re-sell activity.

I think if I lived in a much smaller space, I would not have accumulated so many duplicates. I also would have sold/traded more records when I made new purchases. Oh, and I wouldn't have 6 bikes and 2 boats...

If there was ever a question about our society being relentless consumers, this thread proves it.  I regret selling my cabinet makers table saw more than any piece of stereo equipment.  🤣

I sure do. At 61 I’ve accumulated 19 McIntosh pieces, 20 sets of speakers, 3 turntables 3 DACs, 2 phono pres, and an assortment of interconnects by nordost, analysis plus, kimber, and a wide range of tweaks. I have no room anymore so I’m at that point. Great hobby, you just need a warehouse. 

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