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wave a magic wand and poof...the stereo disappears

what's next ? anyone going to scream jump off a roof ? l the world come to an end ?

how important is a stereo system and listening to music relative to other activities and priorities ?

a friend of mine lost the use of his stereo for 6 months and did not listen to music during that period. he occupied himself with other activities and priorities including, reading and interacting more with familiy members. he relflected on the absence of his stereo and realized that it wasn't really that important.

some of us are addicted to music and our stereo systems.

will we have withdrawal symtoms and need to see a therapist ?

what would you do to compensate for your loss ?
mrtennis
mrtennis OP
3,295 posts
 
hi plato. you have a point about neutral systems.

however either by choice, or because of persoanlity or physiology, some listeners prefer subtractive coloration.

it is easier on the nervous system, just as some like to listen at very low volumes, with little or no dynamic range.

read my post about how to avoid mistakes when purchasing components part 1 and part 2.

i will have something to say about prefernce for sound and psychological characteristics.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
mrtennis- your thoughts in regard to enjoying music are absolutely correct. the need for an 'upgrade' in a stereo is often the direct result of a 'downgrade' in other areas of one's life. i love hi fi gear and hate the term 'high end'......but gear at any price has little or nothing to do with the love affair i've had with music all my life. 'chasing' the absolute sound is really just 'chasing' period.
nuguy
195 posts
 
Well put Jaybo, kind of like finding the end of a rainbow.
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