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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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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Hi, my name is Mike.
Painful as it is, I'm an audioholic!
Cheers and tears...
My last purchase was yesterday and I only sell equipment when my wife makes me.
She says I have enough for two systems. Isn't that great?
I guess only I think so.
Now I'm into room treatment. Next it will be heattubes!
Oh boy!
Oh wait.
Uh oh.