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Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?

I’m 63. I’m not wealthy but I have a tolerant wife and I still love to pursue great sound. But I find myself increasingly reluctant to spend significant amounts on new gear. I know my hearing acuity is not as good as it used to be, but my love of music and good sound is not diminished. When considering a purchase, I find myself factoring in cost versus life expectancy (mine!) and auditory function. I’ll even have some guilt about spending my kid’s inheritance. Is something wrong with me?
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Maybe Trump will eventually understand and publicly acknowledge that ability to test more including the asymptomatic is the only option to get things back to "normal" other than social distancing. Hunches and wishful thinking will not cut it.   Can't BS your way out of this one.  Until then....
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Bacon tastes good. 
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Apparently the dummy in Georgia cannot and the dummy in the White House is OK with that. 
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Now let’s see if the dummies can learn new things when needed or continue to make the same mistakes. 
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Yup this is what happens with dummies in charge. At least dummies in regards to things other than making money.  Also dummies who think they know better than experts. 
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All diseases start somewhere but only this one was allowed to impact us to this degree because someone was asleep at at the wheel and still feeling drowsy months later  from the sound of it.  Hint:  it’s not Sleepy Joe. 
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Thanks @mahgister glad someone got the reference and not surprised you did.
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On the bright side,  if we are suddenly invaded by otherwise invincible Martians, they wouldn’t even last two minutes these days. 
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Why are people always seeking opinions on whether their audio habits are normal or not? Normal is an iPhone and earbuds.
Older and wiser is also the norm.

Also hearing ability only deteriorates over time. So that is always the norm there.
Cheaper? Everybody’s financial situation is unique. It’s also normal to feel guilt if one is not entirely comfortable with ones actions. 

That’s basically the game we play. Everyone will play it as they see fit.
Cheers! 🤪
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