The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change

Always a new experience, and it's fun to make a major purchase. It's a luxury, and those who can afford it like luxury.

If language is a virus, then audioholicism is one of the 'side effects' in the dinky print in the spots for Todays' New Drug that is Never focused on the mortal wound we share....

Emo roller coaster....pardon.... ;)

I vary gear as the wave & ware of the perceptible 'new' occurs.

When I first read about the new 'D' chips 'n amps away long ago, self thought:

I wish I had the wherewithal to invest back then.....

Anyway.....I'm still curious as to why it's a great way to pre-celebrate St. Pad's  Day by engaging in a bout of naval gazing.....valid in it's way, but...?

J

I know people who change out equipment more than I change my socks! I can't even imagine the losses they have in reselling this equipment. If I was only wealthy!

I respectfully reject your premise. I don' think yours is a condition that requires a pop-psychology diagnosis.

You like gear and you like music- so what? How is this any different than a mechanic buying the latest Snap-on tool when the tool truck comes around? It's not- both are tools that make your job easier and more efficient. Both bring satisfaction. Both have long term value. 

I say "Cheers!  Enjoy! and Congratulations!" 

I swap out gear all the time. I have several pairs of speakers that all sound good, but different. I have two main listening spaces. In my loft, I have vintage gear and three systems running with four pairs of speakers. Using my Wiim Mini streamers and Spotify (say what you will, but I can't get Qubuz to do this) I can easily switch between all three stereos (one is hooked up to my computer via an AudioQuest Dragonfly), which allows me to test different music on each system/speaker pair. Downstairs it's a little more complicated, but still swap out gear there every few months. OCD, lack of impulse control? Dunno... at nearly 59, I don't really need or want to change. :)