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I got the Fever-and the only cure is...

wizargoz

wizargoz

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No, it's not MORE COWBELL.

Having received a nice settlement from Uncle Sugar on my taxes, I started trolling CL, Ebay, local ads etc for some audio gear. I have the cash and I have the Fever- or so I thought. Locally there is a nice pair of MB Quart Domain 55's + Domain Center "Stage" for a very nice price. I did my research- these are high end speakers, and I was lusting to buy them- because I could. I even dialed the number...and then hung up.

Why exactly am I buying these speakers? :scratch2: Do I really need to add another pair? Are they better than what I already have? So I spent some serious listening time re-evaluating my system, and I realized that I'm quite happy with the gear I have. This was just an old reflex reaction to having some ready cash in hand- "Time to get more audio toys!"

So the fever abated- and I have to say it's nice to feel I'm more than satisfied with my current audio rig. I think we all just need to appreciate more of what we already have, rather than lust after what we think we need. After all, isn't that the ultimate goal- to get the sound right, and then just enjoy the music?

Thus endeth the lesson...
 
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Just watch out, you will find something else to spend it on. I am more or less satisfied with my system (upgrading the TT at AK fest, hopefully the last piece) and once that happened I started selling the excess, then started on a system for my car. :D
 
x_25 said:
Just watch out, you will find something else to spend it on. I am more or less satisfied with my system (upgrading the TT at AK fest, hopefully the last piece) and once that happened I started selling the excess, then started on a system for my car. :D
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You're right- the wife is already pestering me to buy the newest iPad- even though we already have a fully loaded iPad 2. But like I said- I feel lucky to have what I have- just need to appreciate it more, and count my blessings.
 
I'm just a beginner and I'm already subscribing to the "weakest link" theory... So, I've already bought a set of Magnepans to replace my Def Techs, so my speakers are now no longer the weakest link. Now I think my amp doesn't have enough power, then it's going to be something else, on and on.... I can see this happening.....:yes:
 
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I'm just a beginner and I'm already subscribing to the "weakest link" theory... So, I've already bought a set of Magnepans to replace my Def Techs, so my speakers are now no longer the weakest link. Now I think my amp doesn't have enough power, then it's going to be something else, on and on.... I can see this happening.....:yes:
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Eventually you hit a point where the weakest link would cost more than you are willing to spend to upgrade. Then it will stop. I have more or less hit this point and thankfully, am content with the sound as well. :yes:

Although my CD transport needs a change since it is a bit noisy, but I tend to use my sqeezebox so that negates that.
 
Yea Wiz!

Sometimes we don't appreciate what we already have regarding stereo stuff & seek other pieces. BTW, it is a sickness, you know! :D

Just a suggestion, why not whisk your wife away to a Bed & Breakfast if that is ok or a small vacation? Or, donate some or all of it to a charity.

Rome
 
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