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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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cdc
1,685 posts
 
Don't go for the golden ring. Be happy with "good enough". It doesn't matter how much you spend, no system is perfect.

It's one thing to go through many different systems to determine your preference in sound, but eventually you will have to accept less than perfection with whatever you own, IMHO.
phd
1,283 posts
 
Cdc, thats very well said. I think there are alot of other excellent statements above & by the way things look on Agon, many are taking this advice.
cdc
1,685 posts
 
"way things look on Agon, many are taking this advice".

Scary thing, this internet. Largely uncensored flow of ideas outside the control of "the industry".
kalan
185 posts
 
I am still searching for that workable integrated amp. So far nothing has given me *enough* satisfaction (do not expect equal performance) for me to replace my pre/pwr combo.

I did replace an Arcici S-1 Suspense Rack with a much shorter wooden rack from QS&D. It isn't a downsize in the quantity of gear in the room, but the smaller rack does make the equipment seem less imposing and more "accessible" some how. It's pretty lame to even bring this up, because I really did intend to downsize the gear, but the smaller rack has helped the room-gear proportions.
aroc
760 posts
 
I find lack up funds help.
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