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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
 
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

don't be an equipment chaser and you will save a lot of money.

if you don't have ocd, it should be possible to configure a decent stereo system the first time and not need to continually upgrade.

if you find yourself out of control, seek help.
cdc
1,809 posts
 
1) Set up every stereo in one room.
2) Listen to them all and decide which is best.

Then there is nothing more to chose from and you have selected the best stereo to your tastes.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Cdc, you would have to put shorting leads on all speakers except that you are listening to for this to work.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Good analogy ( Onemug ) An upgrade path is a continual improvement, a merry go round goes nowhere, but at least your merry. Actually changing components regularly sounds like fun and is probably educational, but don't do it unless you have the spare funds.
phd
1,320 posts
 
Mrtennis, good one, I think you have spoken from the heart as your statement is consistant with most all of your posts. Well done!

Cdc, I have done just that and my room of choice was the bathroom. Just rig it to start playing music everytime you flush the toilet, you will reach a rational decision.
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