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Who else here is frugal?

If I had to describe myself as an audiophile in one word, I'd like it to be frugal. Iconoclast may also be right, but if I'm different it may be due to being frugal.  There used to be a TV show called The Frugal Gourmet. To paraphrase him, the food he cooked wasn't necessarily cheap, but he'd get as much value as he could out of what he was doing.


Being an iconoclast doesn't hurt either. Listening for yourself and buying what you like, regardless of what reviewers say and how expensive something is also points us towards this.


What about you? Do you feel better saving money than spending it? Then tell us about yourself. :)
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idigmusic64
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I am one big time. It has allowed me to enjoy this hobby on a beer budget but has enabled  me get the best sound out of both my HT and stereo rigs for thousands less.

Refurbished is what I have taken full  advantage of for years. I love it when I see the word "discontinued" too.

What a pitch!

I also have pursued vintage equipment with the same fevor and it has paid very enjoyable dividens.

I also check out the deep discounts, open box specials, demo, on the popular websites too.

Just yesterday I picked up a pair of Audioquest CV4 cryogenic speaker cables for 40% off retail.

Of course if I had an extra $10 k I would have no qualms paying full retail.

I do the same with music as well.

Best regards in stereo.
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