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Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained?

This is something that wanted to ask folks. Initially I said I would never spend x amount of dollars in this audio journey. 20 years later I’m here and did what I said I wouldn’t but I’m happier than ever. Best system to this date. But it wasn’t about money only. I gained knowledge on what was possible and the quality and design of the gear I wanted. I see people just throw money into audio and never be happy or satisfied. I think that happens because they don’t think for themselves as well as have the resources? Thoughts ?

calvinj
overthemoon
428 posts
 

Fingerprints are unique as is our journey through life.

I have enjoyed my journey and it's been a long journey starting with my first stereo (MCS from JcPenny) in the '80s.  And in my experience the more I've spent the better sound I have experienced.

  • Is my experience biased by my journey - most likely as I don't know what I don't know!
  • Have others been as impressed with my system - definitely not!
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 

Love of music, a father into stereo in it's very early days, curiosity, Learning how to use a soldering iron, Dynakits, 60 years, plenty of mistakes along the way. I'm almost there, right.

calvinandhobbes
309 posts
 

It's helpful to be able to spend money, but it's more important to have the listening skills and experience to know what truly sounds better & not just different.

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asvjerry
4,724 posts
 

@mapman ....+10 to the tenteenth....*G* ;)

Experience can make one either 'discriminating'.....or severely jaundiced.... *LOL* 

deep_333
1,493 posts
 

Less experience = more cash spent

More experience = less cash spent  (You learn how to spend in the "right" places...the "value-added" places)

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