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?
jdmccall56

Showing 1 response by minorl

OP, there is nothing wrong with what you stated.  I personally don't think about equipment resale  value when I purchase.  My criteria is:
1.  Is it better than what I currently own (sound wise) to the extent that it "justifies" purchase/upgrade?
2.  Can I afford it?
3.  Do I want to upgrade at this time?

I've upgraded many, many times over the years and have never, not once had any trouble selling the replaced equipment.  Good quality equipment is just that.  There will always be someone just like me that look to the used market to upgrade first.  So, me selling my piece means that someone else can "upgrade" their equipment, just like I did.

Some important points have been made here, one that kept getting my attention is hearing loss with age.  Sigh!, this really sucks.
So I ask, do any of you have your hearing measured and did you add equalizers to your system to adjust for the hearing loss.  Or does adding an equalizer to adjust for your hearing loss make your system sound like crap for other's listening?

Just asking.

enjoy