Being Satisfied in this Hobby

[spicer]

No, they are dolts because of the law of diminishing returns. I've been a reader of Stereophile since the 1980s and I find it amusing, but also ridiculous.

If I need to drop $90k on a pair of Linn Klimax Solo 800 amps to enjoy music, the problem is not my system.

I feel absolutely no urge whatsoever to go down that path.

There is a perspective. If one has a music room with a panoramic view of the pool, tennis courts, stables, hardware like that, name the speakers, would compliment the grande piano and other items in the room. I mean, given an interest in fine music reproduction, it would seem a match. I will never have anything like that but given the situation, the expense would be secondary to the pleasure it provided, like the stables, well groomed horses, etc.

 

[jayvis]

But recent retirement has allowed me some time to play around. I got a DSP-408 and a UMIK-1 to go along with REW that I downloaded. I also took the Class-D plunge and got two Fosi V3's and am using the DSP-408 to actively bi-amp with GFA555 II.

Good for you. You have reached "dolt" status.

 

[GChief]

I doubt very much if someone who can afford $90k for amps can be defined as being a "dolt". And I bet they have a very different definition of the word than you do when it comes to the audio hobby.

There is a perspective. If one has a music room with a panoramic view of the pool, tennis courts, stables, hardware like that, name the speakers, would compliment the grande piano and other items in the room. I mean, given an interest in fine music reproduction, it would seem a match. I will never have anything like that but given the situation, the expense would be secondary to the pleasure it provided, like the stables, well groomed horses, etc.

You guys have been here long enough to know that the "reverse bashing" about $$ is alive and well here.

 

[frahengeo]

I agree with the OP. It is about the long view, the long run, the journey, etc. I had to wait for used prices to come down to get what I wanted. I'm glad not to pay retail prices, and it was worth the wait.

Definitely enjoy what you have, but don't forget to go to the occasional live shows too.

 

[spicer]

You guys have been here long enough to know that the "reverse bashing" about $$ is alive and well here.

Its everywhere. About that, bashing, here, it is a microcosm.

 

[Ross6860]

I could have stopped "upgrading" long before I did.

Enjoyment of music, at least for me, only requires it be "good enough". I don't expect my HT system (which is used most of the day) to sound anything like my main system in a treated room.

I'm satisfied with where I am in this hobby. No need to upgrade or change anything. Most of my listening spaces are so far from ideal an upgrade probably wouldn't be noticed, other than a decrease in my bank account.

When I finally move to an apartment (or assisted living), I'll spend some coin on some really nice headphones. Until then I don't see replacing anything that isn't broken.

I need a new-to-me boat more than new-to-me stereo gear. Sold mine a few years ago and regretted it since.

 

[Hammett]

My apologies to the 1%.

 

[DesertRatt]

Stereo junk is like boats. When you are putting around in your 16' runabout you're gonna see someone in a 60' yacht--and he is gonna see someone in a 200' yacht. It's called the economy.

 

[RVT1K]

Good for you. You have reached "dolt" status.

I had no idea that dolt status could be achieved so easily!! Five hundred bucks and a new level of status...NICE!!

 

[GChief]

Is that inverse dolt since its $500 and not $90k?

 

[RVT1K]

Stereo junk is like boats. When you are putting around in your 16' runabout you're gonna see someone in a 60' yacht--and he is gonna see someone in a 200' yacht. It's called the economy.

That is an excellent analogy.

 

[RVT1K]

Is that inverse dolt since its $500 and not $90k?

Good question.

My next goal is to achieve jackwagon status. Any tips??

 

[malden]

I struggle with being satisfied in this hobby.

apparently, you're not alone

 

[GChief]

Good question.

My next goal is to achieve jackwagon status. Any tips??

Sadly no, but I should probably know as I think it is similar to my asshat status.

 

[spicer]

Is that inverse dolt since its $500 and not $90k?

No. There's just a difference in price. By the way, exactly what constitutes a dolt, the definition. What are we talking about here.

 

[GChief]

No. There's just a difference in price. By the way, exactly what constitutes a dolt, the definition. What are we talking about here.

Dolt = stupid

@Hammett basically called everyone spending significant $ on this hobby stupid.

 

[RVT1K]

No. There's just a difference in price. By the way, exactly what constitutes a dolt, the definition. What are we talking about here.

Just having fun with a previous post that suggested that people who spent "a lot" of money were "dolts".

 

[spicer]

Dolt = stupid

@Hammett basically called everyone spending significant $ on this hobby stupid.

There's more to it. You know, a type, stupid or not.

 

[spicer]

Just having fun with a previous post that suggested that people who spent "a lot" of money were "dolts".

For sure.

 

[N0rt0n]

I am pretty satisfied after a 45 year journey. Luckily I do not have an addictive personality so never kept buying, hoarding, or flipping too much. More often listened, learned, and saved until I could afford to purchase an entry level high end system. I was lucky over the years to score some really good gear for cheap so although used it was considered reference gear in the 90s. I have 5 systems to choose from so if bored with one, I play another. My room is the downside to complete satisfaction. I cannot setup in the traditional way and really can't treat my living room effectively. Maybe my next house will have a more forgiving placement for gear as well as there will probably be only one system to deal with.