New equipment
Just as I was smugly listening to and very much enjoying my MUSIC, I went and bought a new piece. At first, I was so happy with the improvement it made. But then the audiophile monster came lurking. I was not listening to the music anymore. I was listening to the SYSTEM. And, of course, there’s always something that can be better.
KISS OF DEATH!
It’s taking me a while to get back to the music again. Writing this is a good step.
BEWARE of new equipment.
@charles1dad - indeed! There were a lot of question marks, and I was providing my thoughts on the subject in answer. And as most of the music I listen to is rock music and I live in an apartment, nothing is going to make me forget that Metallica isn't really playing in my living room. I don't particularly want to forget I'm listening to recorded music. I want to hear well-recorded music. Otherwise, I'll go to a gig and hear live music. |
Like all in AG, many listen to their system and not music. And that includes me sometimes. If they listen to music, why do people change their EQ? The phrase will always be "there is something better" but as I have come to realize were listening to different sound signatures vs the sayimg it sounds better. A matter of taste is what counts along with a budget. I've enjoyed my setup for years, the Freya+ added some warm holographic imaging to my amps. |
