What would you do?

Jb8312; I splurged on a camera and a couple of lenses. I was getting tired of the point-and-shoot camera's quality of images. Too many missed pictures of the kids.

Tvad; Actually, my plan at that moment was to pull myself away from the HiFi hobby and learn about something new (photography).

Onhwy61; Yes, it is becoming punishment. I had just bought a bunch of new records too that I never even got a chance to play.

Geoff; Thanx for the offer. Too bad I didn't start this thread earlier, I just drove through your neck of the woods last week on business. If I do decide to get a temp phono stage, I may take you up on that offer! Of course, I assume we're talking Valhalla or the like? ;^)

Anywho... so, the worst part is, it's so flippin cold and cloudy I can't even get out and take pictures. I'm stuck in my office staring at my rig. Hey! At least I can update my system pics!! Take a look at the crappy pics I have now.

Of course, I assume we're talking Valhalla or the like? ;^)

For you, Shindo Silver.

I'd take a hiatus, then get something really great. One thing I've always thought is we're never satisfied, because we usually make incremental improvements. If we could get the ultimate system all at once, taking one giant leap, it would (hopefully) be overwhelming. So take a few months, maybe borrow a boom box, then when you put your system back together, you will appreciate it all the more.
Familiarity breads contempt.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Or maybe you'll discover you're happier with a cheapo system, and focus on the music not the system.

I'd put the eqipment away for the summer months and get outdoors with your kids. Take some pictures of them and nature. Maybe even teach them some photography.

Then in the fall after amassing the funds and wanting to be indoors more, put your system back together.