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Has it all been worth it?

I recently turned 63, and I've been into all things audio since the mid 70's. In that time I've spent countless thousands of dollars chasing that damn rabbit down the hole. Solid state, vinyl, cassette, CD, tubes, big speakers, small speakers, pricy gear, cheap gear...been there, done that. Sitting here in my less than acoustically friendly office listening to a Hi-Res version of Angie by TRS this is probably the nicest stereo I've ever had. And even with my compromised hearing (bouts of tinnitus, and a stroke) I know the music sounds as good as it ever has, but yet I can't help but ask myself - has this journey all been worth it? The money, soul searching, reviews, disappointment in the review when it didn't live up to the hype, "am I missing out by not owning _____" etc. Sometimes I wish I were more like my wife who just bought a cheap shelf unit to listen to her CD's and is perfectly pleased with what she hears.

Anyone else find themself at this point sometimes?

craigvmn

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williewonka
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I sold my rig last year primarily because I had nobody to leave is too, and the thought of it being sold off for peanuts after I'm gone was bothersome.

So I used the funds on my other passion - photography.

But I still have my vinyl and just purchased a budget TT to use with my Bluesound Pulse Mini and it's sounding pretty good so far.

The other factor i considered...

  • today's more affordable product sound very good provided you use good cables
  • I make my own cables that sound amazing and they work extremely well with the new, more affordable rig.

Do I  miss the old system? Sometimes, but I  find as time goes by I  am missing it less

I have chased perfection and came pretty close I  think, but I  no longer have the desire.

So now I  am content with my more modest rig

Regards, Steve

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