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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For my main system I just told myself enough is enough. All the buying, selling and trading just needed to stop. I then decided my second system would the one I would mess with and experiment with. I'm trying to keep it to a minimum though. It is becoming a grind to keep burning in equipment, A/Bing, and keeping track of findings. I'm reaching the point where I just want to sit back, relax and listen to music. I guess I'm half of the way off the merry-go-round.
We found half measures to be of no avail.............just close your eyes and jump. At some point the merry go round ceases to be fun.
own components that let you enjoy the music and ignore the gear. once you have achieved a sound that puts a smile on your face, you can cease buying and selling components.
Fortunately, I spent 30 years improving my system before I ran out of money. Now it's almost the only thing that puts a smile on my face. Which is not to say that I wouldn't spend a ton of money if it came my way.
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If they still visit Audiogon and read your thread, they are still on the merry-go-round. Those that have gotten off the merry-go-round no longer come to this forum. Asking that question on this forum is like going to a crack house for advice on how to break your crack habit.
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