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

Showing 2 responses by larsman

I dunno - things that I am hearing in the music for the first time with better gear always improves the experience of the music for me; the artists and the producers put this stuff in there for a reason, and from my experience, I can hear why....

@charles1dad - indeed! There were a lot of question marks, and I was providing my thoughts on the subject in answer. 

And as most of the music I listen to is rock music and I live in an apartment, nothing is going to make me forget that Metallica isn't really playing in my living room. I don't particularly want to forget I'm listening to recorded music. I want to hear well-recorded music. Otherwise, I'll go to a gig and hear live music.