Absolutely agree , it's something you have enjoyed and has a sentimental value
Question for the collectors/hoarders
- Thread starter Danathepill
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Typically what I have is not worth selling. As it is, none of my current audio gear is very valuable, although there are a few nice pieces in my collection. Besides, I enjoy repairing things that people gave up on, just to keep some of this older gear in existence.
Usually, I'll try to pass on equipment to anyone I know that would like a system (or second, third,....) I try to keep my audio stash in check, so as not to end up with dozens or hundreds of pieces taking up space.
On the occasions that I post something for sale locally, it almost never gets any interest. I think it's partly how people are in this area, and also that many people are just not interested in quality audio equipment, whether vintage or modern.
And I have had a few legitimate high end bits pass through, mostly things I acquired for little money due to needing repairs. None of it really did anything for me, so it moved on.
lini
just me...
I prefer to call it a predisposition towards 'Havery' not hoarding.. which makes it seem less like a shut in, w piles of cat soiled newspaper and a pending intervention.But is hoarding a hobby
Danathepill
Well-Known Member
Exactly! I swear some people think the one the dies with the most stuff wins
I know someone like that, has probably ~300 bikes, mostly older, higher end road bikes.
As for myself, I guess I could be called a bicycle collector, although I have a much smaller "collection", and almost all of them were saved from either the scrap yard or dump.
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
300 wouldn't put a dent in some of their collections, they collect bikes like we do records.
lini
just me...
Well, got to have some stuff to fill my pyramid with. I mean, what would future archeologists think, if they'd find me in an empty pyramid? After they finally got in, that is (there'll be traps...).
Greetings from Munich!
Manfred / lini
A/D/Slover
Well-Known Member
I kinda just bought as much cool stuff I could find for cheap ………a journey…….the end result is a hoard ……some of it is audio related……….…In my opinion my hoard is art….. unique…..irreplaceable and priceless
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MaxP
Super Member
Exactly! I currently have six working systems in the house…because every room deserves a system.
MuseChaser
Super Member
You win...Exactly! I currently have six working systems in the house…because every room deserves a system.
... I only have three two-channel systems, one 7.1.2 system, and one 5.1 system currently in use. I do have one system that will be comprised of a Hafler DH110, B&K ST-140, and a pair of Magnepan SMGc speakers, all currently gathering dust as they've been replaced in various other systems over the years. Just waiting for my wife to hoe out her studio (she's a musician, too) where the system will be located. Then at least it's a tie! hahahahhaaedit...WAIT!! Maybe I'll win then. Just remembered the control room system in my recording studio.. I always forget to count that. Does it count?
MaxP
Super Member
You win...
edit...WAIT!! Maybe I'll win then. Just remembered the control room system in my recording studio.. I always forget to count that. Does it count?
Haha! Yes it does!
Sgt Shultz
Addicted Member
You win...
edit...WAIT!! Maybe I'll win then. Just remembered the control room system in my recording studio.. I always forget to count that. Does it count?
Well I have four 2-channel systems and one 5.2, so that's five systems, along with the rear lanai amp and speakers making sixish, and if you count this..........?
National RX-7000
To each his/her own. Our audio temperaments vary. There’s room for everyone. Live and let hoard. I’m a collector—of books, not audio—so I completely understand the impulse, but my books are a “working” library (at least that’s what I tell my wife).
I envy—and don’t—those of you who have the space, money, time, and inclination to have a hoard of audio equipment. For me, I move one piece of kit in at a time; evaluate it relative to the rest of the system and to what it might replace, and ask: greater than?, equal to?, or less than? what I already have and use.
I’m all about the organic synergy of the whole—not the exponentially endless possibilities. I can imagine having a dozen tube amps to rotate or at least to audition at my leisure; and to have at least a couple TTs; but I’m not at all interested in moving heavy amplifiers around and in and out of a system regularly—despite that other amps might be much, much better. (I guess I could have Jeeves move them for me, when he wasn’t mixing martinis.)
Hmmm.
I’m more in the plug-and-play/touch it once camp (not that I don’t like to dream and upgrade). Typically, now that I think of it, I use and enjoy the hoard of gear collected by hoarder extraordinaire, Steve, at Audio Classics. Luckily, his tastes align with mine.
My audio fantasies tend to revolve around having the funds and space for ONE better system (not an audio harem). If I had Leno and Seinfeld money, then, sure, I might have a harem of stereos along with a harem of cars and a harem of houses. But then where do you put it all?
Years ago, Jerry Seinfeld anonymously bought a NYC multi-floored townhouse (under an LLC, I believe) across the street from friends of mine, and renovated/ruined it. As I understand it, he left the residential facade as is, as he surreptitiously gutted/transformed the interior of the townhouse into a multi-level, spiraling parking garage for part of his car collection. The longterm constant noise and construction and trucks and dust and jackhammering and traffic jams and cement mixers alienated everyone on the block—much more so when they discovered who the owner actually was. And even more so when they learned what Jerry was actually doing to this beautiful building. But none of their earlier ire equaled that brought about when Jerry—sorry, neighbors, it’s me, famous billionaire comedian, Jerry (you got me!)—sheepishly went door-to-door, personally handing out gift baskets with fancy wine and fruit and cheese to each neighbor as an “apology.”
Thankfully(???), I don’t have the space, money, time, and inclination…
I envy—and don’t—those of you who have the space, money, time, and inclination to have a hoard of audio equipment. For me, I move one piece of kit in at a time; evaluate it relative to the rest of the system and to what it might replace, and ask: greater than?, equal to?, or less than? what I already have and use.
I’m all about the organic synergy of the whole—not the exponentially endless possibilities. I can imagine having a dozen tube amps to rotate or at least to audition at my leisure; and to have at least a couple TTs; but I’m not at all interested in moving heavy amplifiers around and in and out of a system regularly—despite that other amps might be much, much better. (I guess I could have Jeeves move them for me, when he wasn’t mixing martinis.)
Hmmm.
I’m more in the plug-and-play/touch it once camp (not that I don’t like to dream and upgrade). Typically, now that I think of it, I use and enjoy the hoard of gear collected by hoarder extraordinaire, Steve, at Audio Classics. Luckily, his tastes align with mine.
My audio fantasies tend to revolve around having the funds and space for ONE better system (not an audio harem). If I had Leno and Seinfeld money, then, sure, I might have a harem of stereos along with a harem of cars and a harem of houses. But then where do you put it all?
Years ago, Jerry Seinfeld anonymously bought a NYC multi-floored townhouse (under an LLC, I believe) across the street from friends of mine, and renovated/ruined it. As I understand it, he left the residential facade as is, as he surreptitiously gutted/transformed the interior of the townhouse into a multi-level, spiraling parking garage for part of his car collection. The longterm constant noise and construction and trucks and dust and jackhammering and traffic jams and cement mixers alienated everyone on the block—much more so when they discovered who the owner actually was. And even more so when they learned what Jerry was actually doing to this beautiful building. But none of their earlier ire equaled that brought about when Jerry—sorry, neighbors, it’s me, famous billionaire comedian, Jerry (you got me!)—sheepishly went door-to-door, personally handing out gift baskets with fancy wine and fruit and cheese to each neighbor as an “apology.”
Thankfully(???), I don’t have the space, money, time, and inclination…
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A23gt
Nobody special
It is if it’s all restored, and gets cycled into use. It will became a problem when I get too old to move some of the heavier pieces. Then it will be time to keep my best components, and speakers and sell the rest.But is hoarding a hobby
At any given time I have a tube system, a large solid state setup, and a lower wattage solid state system in the bedroom. The components change on a whim and I enjoy everything I have.
It’s fun to contrast the changes sound quality when mixing, and matching different price level components and speakers.
petes'picks
Super Member
Collectors are having a good ole fashioned game of chicken. Waiting to see who will blink first and sell their collection before others follow suit and cause the prices to collapse. All I know is 10 years ago I could visit a few thrifts and find something, these days you can go 6 months before finding anything that excites you so that tells me folks are still collecting increasing pressure of the bubble.
Joking aside, hundreds if not thousands pieces of vintage gear get tossed each year making them rarer and rarer each year. Some wives toss things when their husbands are not looking. Some fear them once the magic smoke is released so they throw it instead of dealing with the fear it will burn down the house in the middle of the night. Some rookie decides to do a wholesale recap and it becomes FUBAR. Some guitarist who cant play a lick burn up dozens of perfectly good vintage tubes each day by over driving them searching for 'tone' instead of actually practicing, if it doesnt sound good on an acoustic its not gonna sound good pushing the tubes into early graves.
Joking aside, hundreds if not thousands pieces of vintage gear get tossed each year making them rarer and rarer each year. Some wives toss things when their husbands are not looking. Some fear them once the magic smoke is released so they throw it instead of dealing with the fear it will burn down the house in the middle of the night. Some rookie decides to do a wholesale recap and it becomes FUBAR. Some guitarist who cant play a lick burn up dozens of perfectly good vintage tubes each day by over driving them searching for 'tone' instead of actually practicing, if it doesnt sound good on an acoustic its not gonna sound good pushing the tubes into early graves.
just dave
vintage rules!
90% of my stuff is hooked up and working. Also I consider myself a collector.To all the guys who say,"why don't you sell it all and get one nice system". Any of you have baseball cards or a comic book collection? How many of you sold all your stuff for one book or one card?
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