It is about the music, not the equipment. In my case, though, I have found that I enjoy the music more if it is played through a decent system.
I started this journey out 45 years ago when my dad bought a receiver and a turntable from the Shell gas company. In absolute terms it probably sounded awful but I was mesmerized. I started buying a few records.
When I got to college I started buying better stuff, still not very fancy but the music sounded better with each step up the ladder.
About 15 years ago I bought what might be called my first “high end” system. I kept that system for over 10 years, loving every minute.
Then, 3 years ago I retired and wondered what was out there. I ended buying a whole new system. The music never sounded better! I could hear each instrument, where the vocalists were, etc. Amazing!
i have continued to tweek my system with new cables and other toys, each one making incremental improvements in what I heard.
Will I step off the ladder now? I doubt it, I find it to be too much fun!
As to the OP, if you’re happy with $60 worth of equipment, awesome! But I would not feel bad about trying to improve your experience of the music by upgrading your equipment.
Enjoy the music!
I started this journey out 45 years ago when my dad bought a receiver and a turntable from the Shell gas company. In absolute terms it probably sounded awful but I was mesmerized. I started buying a few records.
When I got to college I started buying better stuff, still not very fancy but the music sounded better with each step up the ladder.
About 15 years ago I bought what might be called my first “high end” system. I kept that system for over 10 years, loving every minute.
Then, 3 years ago I retired and wondered what was out there. I ended buying a whole new system. The music never sounded better! I could hear each instrument, where the vocalists were, etc. Amazing!
i have continued to tweek my system with new cables and other toys, each one making incremental improvements in what I heard.
Will I step off the ladder now? I doubt it, I find it to be too much fun!
As to the OP, if you’re happy with $60 worth of equipment, awesome! But I would not feel bad about trying to improve your experience of the music by upgrading your equipment.
Enjoy the music!