Who else here is frugal?

“Spending not enough money usually results in more unhappiness than spending a bit too much. Of course spending way too much makes me unhappy as well.”

This resonated with me. After years of ignoring higher end audio due to life I recently got back in. I started off buying too cheap on the used market and I ended up with really good items that didn’t scratch my itch. I finally spent some cash that made me uncomfortable- not because I couldn’t afford but because I was basing prices on equipment I had in the early 80’s. I haven’t fully let go of my yard sale mentality- but I am being very careful about what I buy- and making sure it is going to satisfy whatever void I am looking to fill. 

Interesting  perspectives. I worry some are what chases newbies away from the hobby- not arguing anyone’s right to hold whatever opinion they wish- only that these things are situational. If your reference is an am radio in the garage a simple $100 receiver and modest speakers could sound like nirvana. The other extreme is if you have $300K in a system, chances are an additional $50K isn’t putting you on the soup lines and may take your breath away. Good for both of those. Although I have some much better quality components- a beat up set of Bose 901’s still bring a smile due to the memories attached to them. Those speakers, along with Malcolm and Angus turned my dorm room into party central 35 years ago. So whatever your budget and situation- enjoy the music and whatever upgrades avail themselves.