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Passion or obsession

I am curious to see how much audio affects your day to day lives. I'm not sure but I think I've crossed the fine line towards obsessed.
For example,

Do you dream about your system and when you wake up it is the first thing on your mind?

Do you spend so many hours at the computer that your fingers are numb?

When your family hears the computer fire up do they all sigh?

While waiting for a delivery of equipment are you still searching for something better?

Do your friends get sick of hearing about your system or new products?

Do you make excuses as to why you've gotta check something on the computer, then remain there till it is verbally expressed that you have a problem?

Does your dog still like you?

OK, I am exagerating a little, but does any of this sound familiar or should I seek professional help???

nuguy
sdatch
204 posts
 
Audio probably isn't the only reason some people spend way too much time in front of the computer. (I'll leave that up to the imagination - paging Harry Palms, is there a Harry Palms in the building?) I think by definition the transition to obsession would involve diverting funds and time away from other things that should demand attention. At that point some time on the couch is probably necessary. Also if the infamous white van is permanently parked in fron of your house that probably is a sign.
nuguy OP
195 posts
 
The bills are paid, the family is dressed well, nobody's hungry (damn I got mustard on the keyboard), we have our quality time etc... I just can't justify a new bedroom suite or a new kitchen table, when what we really need is a new CD player and a few sets of power cables. It's not like we're sleeping on the floor (well she isn't) or eating in the back alley.

Actually my wife is fairly cool about it, although this audio thing definately gets her pretty wound up from time to time. I guess it's understandable, I can't imagine how I'd feel if she started getting into high end hair dryers and curling irons. Wow hon you're thrifty, 60% off a $1400.00 tube of lipstick. Oh....it's used!!!
newbee
4,790 posts
 
If your passion for music has been superceded by your obsession with audio components and set up you really do need professional help! :-)
baroque_lover
102 posts
 
I love me gear, but I only love it becase it transports the musical experience to me in a pasionate emotional way.

This hobby used to consume me...when I had over $13,000 worth of gear. Now my setup is worth under 5k (still not chump change, but some people spend more on power cables) and I am much MUCH happier.
gjbianchi
8 posts
 
I'm like that, but my wife says I have OCD, so I have an excuse. By the way, my dog gets on my lap when I'm on the computer, although he hates my music. Maybe we should start listening to classical. What do you think?
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