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The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
i had known a dude whose thrill was collecting books not even to read selected one , only rare books, the item price was the ultimate criteria he never really read them from beginning to end ... it was as you said : Thrill of the chase. I was... 
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
Well said! And better than me ... In my usual delirium 😉i coined the term "minimal acoustical satisfaction threshold" passed ... It is when we listen music in ectasy forgetting gear...     You don’t have a problem. You just like to hear how ... 
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
The problem is not our freedom to buy anything...You missed the point... The problem is calling "poor and ignorant" any audiophile who care more about basic knowledge than obsessive consumerism...Inducing this obsessive behaviour conditioned by m... 
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
I dont bash high cost turntable no more than i bash any high end system... Do you know how to read a post in context? I contradict someone who think that a turnatable of 300,000 dollars is a piece of gear we must buy if we have the money instead... 
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
Do you think i am a fool living in ignorance and poverty because my basic system optimized is 1000 bucks value seriously ? I replied because your post suppose that experimenting a new piece of gear is knowledge...But buying a new car is not mecha... 
Jazz for aficionados
I am suprized nobody take my first suggestion here of this guitarist who is not the last one on the scale...And who is less known than many others...    
"The Mystery Of Sound Is Mysticism"
All music dont act the same on the brain and metabolism : https://www.thedailymeal.com/1195246/the-sneaky-reason-fancy-restaurants-play-classical-music/ https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-psychology/purchasing-effects  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
I strongly suspect how we come to our hobby somewhat dictates our goals and pleasures. I have a close friend whose system is constantly in flux. His passion may surpass mine. When he lived close by, he had three system in the mix and enjoyed them... 
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
My favorite speakers are inside :   I could not resist and i apologize ... 😊  
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
I want speakers resembling that 😊:    
A treat for those who like classical piano
Why is the Russian piano school  the geatest in my opinion ? listen to this almost unknown master who studied with the great Neuhaus family  to know the answer and hearing the test😊 :    
Hemi Sync Recordings
Elements of truth in much of this. Choose with care. In most cases, my guess is that the music hasn’t changed. Your perception has.   it is true you are right that our perception of music can modify his effect...   But if you confuse bias wi... 
The Midnight Effect - Who-How?
More electrical grid calm can be noticeable for some cities in particular.. Or the influence of darkness on hearing...😊 We hear the best when we were in our mother womb in complete darkness... The same is true in a dark room at night... Or bli... 
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
I am sorry but you are not even wrong here...😊 I think most people spend too much money period and skip acoustics/psychoacoustics  experiments and understanding in the optimization of any piece of gear in a room ...Acoustics concepts are not pane... 
Hemi Sync Recordings
The influence of music on the body exceed many drugs designed by big pharma... It is vastly underscored... And to help elevating consciousness ... The ragas music of India is specifically designed to do the two works on body and consciouness fo...