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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The only way to escape is to ignore the audio reviewers (such as 6 moons) and their idiotic comments and do your own research. Forget ALL gear made for the home consumer and use only top grade pro and studio gear, from the top names in the sound industry.
The only true cure is to go "Cold Turkey' turn off the stereo and leave it off for a period of at least ten years. Listen only to TV, table radio ( AM talk shows), and AM car radio. Eventually the stereo BUG you cought will run out of "food" it requires to survive and you'll be cured.
Yes ladies and gentlemen, I actually got out of audio for 4 years. It was the best thing that I ever did. No more scrounging through the latest magazine looking for the latest and greatest. No longer did I look at my depleting bank account, because I had to buy the latest and greatest. In the span of 4 years time I lowered my golf handicap into the single digits, moved into a bigger house, joined a hockey league. Then...I got married.

Now...I love my dedicated audio room. Anyone know where I can get the best bang for the buck on an power cord?
Dgplo, yes you can find your power cord on the merry-go-round. Congradulations on your accomplishments