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New equipment

Just as I was smugly listening to and very much enjoying my MUSIC, I went and bought a new piece. At first, I was so happy with the improvement it made.  But then the audiophile monster came lurking.  I was not listening to the music anymore. I was listening to the SYSTEM.  And, of course, there’s always something that can be better.

KISS OF DEATH!

It’s taking me a while to get back to the music again.  Writing this is a good step.

BEWARE of new equipment.

rvpiano

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ghdprentice
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@pesky_wabbit

 

Well put. Perfectly on the mark.

ghdprentice
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@rvpiano 

 

😊⛵️🏝

ghdprentice
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@rvpiano 

 

Well maybe audio is like sailing to you… it is about the process, not the destination. 
 

I like sailing but in audio I cherish the destination when all the pieces are at the same performance level, are synergistic, and I am out of money… which happens every time. 
 

😊

ghdprentice
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😊👍

 

I don’t know where you are in the disease. But if this is in the construction of your first great system @dweller is correct. There is a lot of shuffling needed to build your first satisfying system. But once you get there it is worth it. Then you can just enjoy the music for a few years.

The second after a time can be frustrating… but quicker than the first. By the third time with far greater knowledge,,. Typically it can be more structured and quicker.

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