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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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aroc
760 posts
 
I find lack up funds help.
bojack
674 posts
 
For me, achieviving what one's definition of correct tonal balance is the key to long-term happines w/a system. What is the easiest, most cost-effective way to achieve that? High quality tone controls/EQs.
kalan
185 posts
 
Bojack, Do you have a high quality EQ recommendation?

I toyed around with the tone controls of the MacIntosh 6500 integrated amp (on loan for audition) and found that they just mucked up the sound further.

A good EQ will largely avoid this effect, right?
cdc
1,908 posts
 
Find a system that sounds really good for a little money. Then realize to get slightly better sound would cost a small fortune.
After all, meeting personal preference is more the goal than finding "The Absolute Sound" IMHO.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
it is very simple. buy a decent fm radio and listen.

you may be surprised how enjoyable it is. you may realize that you don't need a "stereo" to enjoy music.
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