Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?

I’m in Alcoholics Anonymous and there are similarities most definitely. I catch myself getting caught up in all the BS and then I have to sit back and remind myself that the last thing I thought was gonna solve everything is looking right at me. Just like the new piece would be doing After the newness wears off in about 30 days

I’m probably done. Or nearly. I’m phono-centric and cartridges are consumables, so I might buy one or two more down the road, but unless some electronics blow up, I think my components are set.

As for this hobby being an addiction, I’m happy to discover that I don’t think so. I’ve been lucky enough to work at home for the past 25 years. At least I think it’s lucky; many folks would dislike this arrangement. So I listen to my systems a lot each day, and I love to do that. But recently my wife and I have spent extended periods traveling. Surprisingly, I don’t even think about listening to recorded music, let alone miss it. That’s simply would not be true of an actual addiction. It is one pleasure among many. But clearly I have wondered about it.

The day they find a cure for desire is the 1st or 2nd of never. I suspect many of us will only cure the need for change in our systems when we age out. I have absolutely no need to change a thing at this point yet I'm still posting here and perusing used equipment websites. However, my purchasing has fallen way off in recent years, the present uncertainty with the economy makes it highly unlikely I'm purchasing any audio component in the near future. Wonder how many others taking this tack.

I find it disheartening to see so many taking a scaredy-cat tactic. The time to have complained about inflationary pressures was when we lost our penny candy. Otherwise, life is life and we just carry on. You weren’t scared when you bought your first piece of stereo equipment. Don’t be now.

Yes, the end-point is when you run out of $$$$, LOL!!!