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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,

I’ve been at this game for a very long time.  
I keep falling into the same trap and extricating myself.

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roxy54,

I’m saying that once I start listening only to the sound of  my system, I lose sight of the music.

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I like the destination too.
After my little (or big) diversion I think I’m there. (again!)

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Even though I thought I made peace with the demon, I still have to continually fight him off.

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Unfortunately, it isn’t so clear cut that you listen to your system OR your music.
As pointed out, the most desirable is to listen to the music first and then everything will fall into place. However, once you’ve been bitten by the audiophile bug, your enjoyment becomes wrapped up as part of a sonic/musical experience. You listen for BOTH music AND sound. That is what makes this hobby so  precarious. The trick is to not let the sound be the prime mover.

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