The Law of Accelerating Returns
I totally agree this letter from the editor of A-S.
It makes sense if you have a $10,000 high quality integrated and stick a $500.00 TT with a $300 phono section, a $400,00 Topping DAC and stream through your phone you will never know the real potential of the $10K integrated. And don't get me going on speakers.
This article makes total sense but one must live within their means.
No you do not have to spend a left lung for great sound but it all needs to be balanced.
I have to attest to OCD coming with the audiophile affliction in my case. I am not a perfectionist… I am at the other end of the spectrum. I have a perfectionist friend… who has had his life destroyed by it. Not a fan. But audio… The incredible positive reinforcement I have received by attention to detail and paying attention to what stuff sounds like has been so rewarding it is amazing. |
@ghdprenticeThe incredible positive reinforcement I have received by attention to detail and paying attention to what stuff sounds like has been so rewarding it is amazing. I can agree. I greatly enjoy exploring and auditioning fine audio gear, but I’ve found that, after the do-diligence of matching components, speakers, cables, etc. and tweaking in speaker placement and room fixes, I need to make myself just sit and listen to the music and performance of a variety of my favorite music. Then, when the music, the vocals and all else falls into place and everything sounds and feels right, I need to allow myself to spend more time enjoying the music and less time chasing my tail for that elusive something more We, more often, need to concentrate and be pleased with what works for us and not worry too much about what it takes to please someone else......Jim |
Actually, I go through the upgrade process about every 7 years. In the beginning it took a couple or more years to get through the process… then I would just really enjoy the music for years until I could afford a substantial upgrade. Now my upgrade cycles are pretty short as I know what I want, know how to read reviews, know how to pick the right sounding peripherals. Then back to years of amazing satisfaction in just enjoying the music. |
