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How does one get off the merry-go-round?

I'm interested in hearing from or about music lovers who have dropped out of the audio "hobby." I don't mean you were content with your system for 6 weeks. I mean, you stood pat for a long time, or--even better--you downsized...maybe got rid of your separates and got an integrated.

(I suppose if you did this, you probably aren't reading these forums any more.)

If this sounds like a cry for help, well, I dunno. Not really. I'm just curious. My thoughts have been running to things like integrated amps and small equipment racks and whatnot even as I continue to experiment and upgrade with vigor (I'm taking the room correction plunge, for example.) Just want to hear what people have to say on the subject.

---dan
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gunnar
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Thoughts in line with mine here may have already been posted - if so, please disregard. If not...

In a word: Embrace it. That's right. The subconscious mind often works 180 degrees 'out of phase' with the conscious mind. In other words, if you keep 'telling' yourself that you must get off the merry-go-round - you will actually end up doing just the opposite.

Instead, embrace the notion that you really like this hobby. You can't wait to go out and look at/drool/audition the latest and greatest gear. Turn it loose. Watch what happens... You will begin to become more at ease with what you have and be able to not only live with what you got - but actually like it - for a long time.
pbb
1,140 posts
 
Gunnar: is this an application of the philosophy that the only way to deal with temptation is to give in to it? As a Catholic, I strongly object to this concept.
clueless
763 posts
 
Pbb, I think Gunnar is saying something quite different. Human nature being what it is, sometimes it is what you deny and repress that you inadvertently empower. The Catholic church state side is sadly coming to terms with this fact. This is not the first time. Disavowing the worldly they ruled the world rather mercilessly for some centuries.

Turn away from food or sex and see what is on your mind most often.

All folks work their way through this, IMHO. Most of the great Christians were great sinners first (Paul, Augustine,......). If you deny the journey you deny the destination.

Probably sounds too much like pop psychology for a catholic.


Sincerely
I remain,
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Yes, definitely embrace it Gunnar.

I think many centuries ago, Martin Luther would have made a fine audiophile. And if the day ever comes, rise up and fight against the Audio Inquisition.
cdc
1,826 posts
 
2nd the -embrace it- theory. If you hear the expensive stuff you may realize it really isn't as great as it's hyped to be. If you don't go out and listen, well; your imagination can play on all the hype you read and make you think $20,000 speakers are that much better than $2,000 speakers. And if you do listen and they're better, you'll only be out $18,000 :-). Usually more bass and louder spl is all you get for more money.
I read about one guy who taped a picture of some $15,000 speakers over his humble rig and imagined that was what he was listening to.
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