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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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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
the question:

"how does one get off the marry-go-round" has a simple answer.

don't enter the merry-go-round--problem solved.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Mrtennis,, your right , who wants to have a bunch of fun anyway, when you can sit back and complain and save money doing it. Glad you've sorted that out for us.
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drubin OP
3,267 posts
 
Mr. Tennis sez: Just Say No and, while you're at it, Abstinence Only
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Don't make mistakes...Buy the right equipment the first time, and you won't fall into the upgrade trap. I have all the money I want for this hobby, but spending it foolishly just isn't for me. Quality doesn't cost, it pays. Happy listening.
onemug
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First, I would differentiate between "merry go round" and "spiral staircase". They both go round and round, at least with the ss you get a little higher (better?) each time around. The mgr stays the same.

So hopefully you do get a little better each go around. Just take charge of you life and decide when enough is enough. If you feel you have a disorder, spend the money on professional help rather than a new set of cables or ?.

Re Mr Tennis, "don't enter the merry-go-round--problem solved." Good preventative advice, not a good answer to someone already there.

Scenario:

Drowning man: "How do I stop drowning?"

Mr T: "Don't go in the water".

DM: "I'll remember that next time but how about some help right now".

Just having a little fun :).
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