My main problem is amps. At the moment I have in my listening room a Mesa Baron, a pair of Transcendent T8LN monoblocks, 2 David Berning 270's running as monoblocks, and a Wavac 572, as well as older Electrocompaniet AW250 and B & K (I forget the model). Of course, there are also the 3 CD players, 2 (soon to be 3) preamps, enough interconnects and speaker cables for 3 systems..... The only thing that I only have ONE pair of is my Merlins; since I got them I feel very little desire for change. I need to sell some things!
Equipment fetish
After a time of buying equipment, using them and then selling some of them off, I am left with the rig I presently listen to and then some really heavy boxes of equipment, a pair of Class A monoblocks, as well as a 300SET amp, besides of a pair of monitors, one preamp, a phono preamp as well as a turntable. I have diagnosed my condition with equipment hoarding syndrome. My real state has remained the same, as my collection of gear keeps increasing, as well as some credit card bills etc... I would like to hear from Goners who are at this stage or have simply moved on....What was the situation with their equipment and how, if ever, they were able to get rid of extraneuous gear, and how they have felt about it afterwards. What sort of excuses do you contoct in order to justify your keeping of gear that is not being used at present time?
Paul
Paul
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More on fetishes here If nothing else its good for a laugh. We here at the audio comunity have serious problems and should all seek psychological help, what we do is not normal. |
I understand! I BS myself by saying I have to have a "2nd" system. However, I seldom actually use the 2nd system (except for headphone output of pre-amp for DVD-V watching), and in reality it mainly serves as spare components for my big rig. Otherwise, I can't bring myself to just stuff good components into closets indefinitely, and rather just sell un-used components. Good Luck, and Cheers. Craig |
Bemo I feel for ya. My condition eventually got so bad that I had enuf stuff for three complete systems. As time wore on, my ex got all the B units when we split and I sold off the C units at giveaway prices. By some miracle of good taste and judgement (ahem!) the A system has reached a relatively stable configuration. Nowadays when I do find something new I sell the redundant unit. However one piece of audio history continues to elude me (a circa 1991-94 preamp) which I search for daily but cannot seem to find. My advice for you is to enjoy the gear you use, recycle the gear you're hoarding and so allow some lucky new owner to revel anew in its former glory by giving it pride of place in the No.1 spot. |
