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How to know when when to just stop and accept what you have?

You should stop buying audio and concentrate on music when you stop finding products that are an improvement in doing what you want them to do and doing it better. You can also stop when products that fit that description exceed your monetary capabilities.

There are always exceptions, but that's a good rule.
 
I don't merely supply myself with listening tools, I collect audio, vintage especially, as a way to remain nostalgic for the awesome stereos that were made in the 70's. I could never afford what I have now back then. Look at my sig. Everything I have has a unique sound and appeal, whether it be visual or audible, and I swap components in and out of what I listen to all the time. It's what I do. I also play bass, own a full recording studio and complete PA. My tastes in audio run those gamuts. Don't let the idea that "I don't need that" stop you from intelligent purchases, good deals, and guys getting rid of gear because their wife complaining to them is more important than their hobby. Myself, nothing stands in my way if I'm buying and they are selling. I pull out the stops.
 
It doesn't cost anything to look. Kinda like looking at that pretty girl walking down the sidewalk. Can't have it but you can look.
Even though I'm happy with my set ups I do keep looking. You just gotta have the self control that it takes to not fill the house full of gear that you'll probably never use. That being said though we all need a few pieces of gear whose sole purpose is eye candy.
 
im done.. i realised the enjoyment i get is related more to the music, games, and movies i play on my system rather than the sound of the system.

aslong as i dont notice imperfections in the sound im satisfied.

someday later i will find better speakers and a better listening space.. but im content for now.
 
My current main system is giving me total audio-satisfaction and hasn't changed in a long time. I've heard systems that might be better, but everytime I return home and listen for some time to my own system, the need to change things dissapears.

But... since I like to experiment and fool around with audio, I've created a second system to tinker with, change components and try out new ideas. And I have to say: the combination of a reference system (to my ears) and a system to play with makes me a happy guy.
 
I thought I was done at age 19 when I acquired a pair of LaScalas and EV Interface D's (actually, I had the D's at age 18)

I always longed for a pair of Khorns.

For the next 25 years I didn't give much thought into acquiring anything more (I still have most of the electronics I used in college back then) I then woke up one day and realized I had decent corners in my house for Khorns so I bought a pair. I was clearly done now as I finally had my dream speakers.

I then got intrigued on tube amps and went through a plethora of tube amps (now all sold).

I (last time?) stumbled onto an audition of the Klipschorn Jubilee and was utterly stunned by what I heard. I raced home and literally, sold my Khorns within one HOUR of putting them up for sale. Ordered the Jubilee's and today, about 3 years later.... I feel like I'm back in that groove I was in for 25 years where I can't imagine it getting any better so I'm happy as a pig in slop.
 
How to know when when to just stop and accept what you have?


When your audio passion no longer becomes a hobby.
 
I keep it simple with all of my hobbies. Just my nature. So I will never have too much gear, however, I'm always looking because I get a lot of enjoyment out of that.
 
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I am very happy with alot of the things I have.Not looking to change anything in the front room or bedroom systems but the garage will always be a project.
I like to hear new to me equip. besides new music,great hobby!Learned I can't keep everything but enjoy it for awhile.I'm here daily for knowledge- also learened if the general concenses likes something doesn't mean you will. Keeps it interesting!
 
got enough gear, happy with it. unless it falls in my lap (which it does) I'm done for now
music, on the other hand, is a never-ending quest for the undiscovered artist or record
 
The best thing about this hobby is if you wait for the really good deals on CL or in thrifts. and you don't like it, you will never be upside down moneywise. You can almost always get your money back or make a profit. And when you find upgrades you can sell what you are replacing to pay for the upgrade. And the fact that almost all of my gear has been under $20, its not like I am breaking my pocketbook.

For example. Had a Yamaha M-50 as my main amp. Found it in the trash. A fuse and power cord later it works great. found a M-70 amp on CL for $150. Sold M-50 for $150. total spent.....$0.

But the one thing I do have going for me is I am a tech. so I do not have to pay for fixing stuff. I can do it all myself. That in itself save a crapton of money.



So no I will never have enough. Total out of my pocket I have maybe 300 bucks in all 3 of my full systems.
 
JarredCrowe said:
No need to be a quitter, but power comes from control.
I'll admit I have a problem , however I'm not near as bad I used to be.
I'm always on the hunt but I've become much more selective.
It either has to be quite good/rare or a screaming deal.
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That's it for me too. I am content with what I have, but I still look as long as it is a great deal AND a step up. I like the to browse (free to list) the $50 ads in the local paper. Since there is a maximum asking price of $50, despite what the item is, many people list items worth much more because (I guess) they figure they saved a few dollars on classified listing costs.
 
I've slowed down quite a bit, because, frankly, there's not much out there these days.

I never see anything at the local GWs anymore. And everybody posting on Craigslist thinks their old equipment is worth a lot more than it really is, as far as I'm concerned.

So I spend a lot more time listening, which is a good thing.
 
It's taken an act of extreme willpower and the fact that vintage stuff has gotten harder to get hold of here in England. And when it does turn up the prices are daft ie Kenwood KR-9600 on fleabay at the moment $675

I passed on a Marantz 2270 which needed repairing, probably a simple pre-amp fix. I had to slap myself, as normally I would have jumped at buying it, was about $85. The fact I didn't buy it resulted in a sleepless night and a general downer for a few days.

But hey I'm very pleased with what I got and what it does and how it sounds. For the money I spent on my systems the sound they produce is nothing short of breathtaking.

The only thing I am considering lately is getting a Nakamichi higher end cassette deck. I've got a Aiwa XK009Excelia, while it is excellent. I want to top my main system with a Nak.
 
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