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

The ultimate merry-go-round is life, living on this planet we call earth that spins on its axes and there is only one exit, I don't have to mention what that is. Given that if being an audiophile means having to entirely give up this hobby then I'm on the merry-go-round ride indefinately. Yes we are in a recession and we all survived the recession of the 80's and we will weather this storm now. It is normal for the economy to rise and fall over a period of time. I have great hope that are current leaders will move the economy in a positive direction.

During these tougher times we can tighten our belts and hold onto what we have till things improve. In the meantime enjoy your music. Music is and will always be a media that can be enjoyed by all peoples regardless of background.

Man that was deep. I'm just looking for some cool audio gear. Sometimes I'm on a merry go round, and other times a spiral (not saying which direction). But it's always fun, and that's really the point (to me).

"I think "getting off the merrygoround" is deliberately pejorative. Most don't want to get off, but often do have to cutback"

Exactly

Happy listening and as Phd so rightly says, we WILL enjoy our music. Perhaps even more intensely and deeply during the bad times we have now.
Cheers,
Detlof

If You get off of the merry go round & try another ride,
you will eventually be called back to the merry go round,
so, Best to just stay On it, & remember...Listen to the Music, Not the Gear.

Yes, it is like falling off the wagon. AA stands for Analogs Anonymous.