Audiophile frame of mind
It amazes me how I can justify my audio purchases and don't think much about them with something costing several thousand dollars. I know this goes with any hobby but I had a funny thought over the weekend. The last OEM part of my system that I have been considering an upgrade is power cables. I only have a couple random low end audioquest cables that I got as part of purchases several years ago. Shunyata recently launched two new lines, Gamma and Theta. I was thinking about the Gamma and to start with my monoblocks for the first 2 cables of a system that needs 6 total. It would cost about $1300 for those 2. That is the same cost of a nice Weber stainless steel grill with a side burner. I couldn't go forward with getting an official quote on the cables. Looks like I will be grilling in style this summer!
There are regular dollars and audio dollars as my partner noticed over thirty years ago. Buy the expensive Charmin tp… we will have to discuss that… $3K for a new interconnect… wow, what a bargain… a no brainer.
BTW, if I were you I would look at an Audio Quest Hurricane or Dragon power coed. Just get two for your monos. While I haven’t heard much about the new Shunyata, I have heard and own Hurricane… incredible pc and a huge advancement. |
Well, as an experienced audiophile for over 25 years, I’m here to tell you something that you probably already know. You can delay the purchase of the upgraded cables all you want. But, the desire is still there, and it’ll always be there, nagging at your mind, haunting your mind, until you finally breakdown and surrender to call of the......PASSION, Lol!!! Furthermore, once you complete upgrading your power cables, you’re going to start thinking about upgrading your interconnects, too!!! So, this year, enjoy your new grill. But, next years will be be cable upgrade time, and you’ll find a way to get it done, too. Now, that’s the Audiophile Frame Of Mind, Lol!!! Happy listening. |
I am appalled and disgusted that you are thinking of a Weber stainless steel grill with a side burner! Have you not heard the Kalamazoo? Can you not hear the superior SQ of other brands? The Weber has so much noise and distortion in the low end, especially with poultry, you will surely regret this. |
I've had a nice Weber with side burner for over 10 years, couple of years ago I decided to go all "analog" with my grilling and bought a Kamado Joe. The Weber hardly gets used anymore. :) |
