This materialism is drilled into us. In North America we are products of unadulterated marketing and addiction to the glitz and unobtainable satisfaction. Break away from the craziness and just enjoy the music and especially the people in your life. Keep up the good work here and thank you for a voice of reason.
Guys do it in the Guitar world. Instead of having a few very good instruments (which cost alot) and enjoy playing, dudes often buy random Chinese knock-offs for cheap and buy 10 or 20 or 30 cheap guitars. You can't resell shit that is shit, but real vintage guitars increase in value...You have limited time in life.
I know it's different for everyone, but for me the upgrade carousel stopped (or at least slowed down greatly) when I started with DIY. Which really perfectly ties into what you said, "The magic is in the work that we're not willing to do." If i understand it and put the work into making it, I am less likely to be wowed by the magic that gear has. I would say these days understanding why great gear sound great is as or more important than owning great gear. My amp and turntable are still purchased (used), but I feel the more you learn about how gear is made, the more careful you are when you purchase things.
Yes, it's different for all of us and its all just "stuff" we own in the end. For me it was discovery regarding how to get great sound and recognizing the flaws in every piece of gear. As you say, there is no perfect component and its very important to realize that. But for others, it may be more along the lines of what you are saying: using audio (or any other addiction) as a diversion to facing the real problem at hand. Great stuff!!
All things relative, the more money you have, the more expensive stuff you buy. And it is possible to be a happy balanced well adjusted person regardless of your material wealth. We can all be vulnerable to addictions. Some are more harmful than others. This is the human condition.
Recently I had a relative knock my one of my totem bison speakers over, and I sent it in for repair. In the meantime I'm using my dad's kef q150s, and yes for a minute it sounded like a downgrade, they're clearly cheaper speakers for a reason. But after about a day they sounded perfectly fine, the brain adjusted and it makes you think that with every upgrade or downgrade it's a very short-lived feeling when you get that new component in until it becomes normalized. Makes you think why even bother.
I havent yet attained what most folks have so for me, stuff is mainly about being complete. I bounce between either my home hifi or my car stereo, and when the thoughts get a bit much, I have my motorcycle for that : ) I tend to believe just being grateful and enjoying what you have can help attract the other fulfilling relationships in our lives. I could always be wrong though.
Thanks man, this one really hit home. I’m on the path to recovery (and this isn’t audio related) and you coming out there and sharing your experiences is a breath of fresh air. Sometimes life makes you stare into that abyss to figure out the why and the what next. On a lighter note your content is such a pivot from the typical audio reviewer stuff, which gets stale after a while..end of the day for many this is a box to dig ourselves into to avoid facing the true challenges in our lives.
years ago i spent £500 on a RUSS ANDREWS SUPER PURIFIER for the mains,i still use it today i beleive it makes my system sound better i could be brainwashed,since then the biggest improvement ive found is speaker placement away from the back walls with toe in,with the right set up 2 channel stereo is still the best nothing quite like it,i will say this though alot depends on the actual source recording wheather its vinyl or cd,a poor recording even on a 10k system isnt going to sound any better
I’m glad that hifi is my current obsession that I’m nearly done with. My last two upgrades, I added a Sophia Electric Aqua II tube and a Schumann Resonance Generator (uses a 6J1 tube). For my SRG, I needed to add silver cabling. With only a week of burn in, my system sounds the best I’ve heard it. i’ve achieved full detail, textured movement, holographic imagery, depth and even more blackness. I still need some upgrade tweaks to push my source that increases my resolution an audible peak. I really don’t see any desire to go further than the sound I will likely achieve. My goal is to excrete every bit of goodness out of the thousands of miles of dirty energy behind my wall outlet. I just need to shut up cable deniers with frugality, finality and proud ownership.
This materialism is drilled into us. In North America we are products of unadulterated marketing and addiction to the glitz and unobtainable satisfaction. Break away from the craziness and just enjoy the music and especially the people in your life. Keep up the good work here and thank you for a voice of reason.
A collection can become hoarding. A passion can be obsession. Unhealthy.
Guys do it in the Guitar world. Instead of having a few very good instruments (which cost alot) and enjoy playing, dudes often buy random Chinese knock-offs for cheap and buy 10 or 20 or 30 cheap guitars. You can't resell shit that is shit, but real vintage guitars increase in value...You have limited time in life.
it has to do usually with addictive personalities.Everything when done in excess can get us in trouble
Man, you're so right!
Thanks ya I am sick of the bullsh…t on youtube.These obsessions can ruin lives
I know it's different for everyone, but for me the upgrade carousel stopped (or at least slowed down greatly) when I started with DIY. Which really perfectly ties into what you said, "The magic is in the work that we're not willing to do." If i understand it and put the work into making it, I am less likely to be wowed by the magic that gear has. I would say these days understanding why great gear sound great is as or more important than owning great gear. My amp and turntable are still purchased (used), but I feel the more you learn about how gear is made, the more careful you are when you purchase things.
well said.But its all just gear in the end😊the real magic happens when we face what we have avoided inside for so long.
Yes, it's different for all of us and its all just "stuff" we own in the end. For me it was discovery regarding how to get great sound and recognizing the flaws in every piece of gear. As you say, there is no perfect component and its very important to realize that. But for others, it may be more along the lines of what you are saying: using audio (or any other addiction) as a diversion to facing the real problem at hand. Great stuff!!
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All things relative, the more money you have, the more expensive stuff you buy. And it is possible to be a happy balanced well adjusted person regardless of your material wealth. We can all be vulnerable to addictions. Some are more harmful than others. This is the human condition.
absolutely!
Recently I had a relative knock my one of my totem bison speakers over, and I sent it in for repair. In the meantime I'm using my dad's kef q150s, and yes for a minute it sounded like a downgrade, they're clearly cheaper speakers for a reason. But after about a day they sounded perfectly fine, the brain adjusted and it makes you think that with every upgrade or downgrade it's a very short-lived feeling when you get that new component in until it becomes normalized. Makes you think why even bother.
yes sir
I havent yet attained what most folks have so for me, stuff is mainly about being complete. I bounce between either my home hifi or my car stereo, and when the thoughts get a bit much, I have my motorcycle for that : ) I tend to believe just being grateful and enjoying what you have can help attract the other fulfilling relationships in our lives. I could always be wrong though.
gratitude is a vital part of a good life
Thanks man, this one really hit home. I’m on the path to recovery (and this isn’t audio related) and you coming out there and sharing your experiences is a breath of fresh air. Sometimes life makes you stare into that abyss to figure out the why and the what next.
On a lighter note your content is such a pivot from the typical audio reviewer stuff, which gets stale after a while..end of the day for many this is a box to dig ourselves into to avoid facing the true challenges in our lives.
thanks very much.I wanted to be helpful here
years ago i spent £500 on a RUSS ANDREWS SUPER PURIFIER for the mains,i still use it today i beleive it makes my system sound better i could be brainwashed,since then the biggest improvement ive found is speaker placement away from the back walls with toe in,with the right set up 2 channel stereo is still the best nothing quite like it,i will say this though alot depends on the actual source recording wheather its vinyl or cd,a poor recording even on a 10k system isnt going to sound any better
indeed it isnt thats why the chase is pointless.When is enough enough?
I’m sure I’m done.
I haven’t bought a thing for my system in the past three weeks.
I love the sound of my system.
Done!
Mirror neurons get the best of us.
you have helped me out in the past
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Thanks Doc. I'm going to the HiFi shop.
I wish you well and hope it does not start to fester
I’m doing better..just traded some speakers for nice tube amp. I didn’t have to spend more or borrow. And the amp has a smaller footprint.
Success
great!
I’m glad that hifi is my current obsession that I’m nearly done with. My last two upgrades, I added a Sophia Electric Aqua II tube and a Schumann Resonance Generator (uses a 6J1 tube). For my SRG, I needed to add silver cabling. With only a week of burn in, my system sounds the best I’ve heard it. i’ve achieved full detail, textured movement, holographic imagery, depth and even more blackness. I still need some upgrade tweaks to push my source that increases my resolution an audible peak. I really don’t see any desire to go further than the sound I will likely achieve. My goal is to excrete every bit of goodness out of the thousands of miles of dirty energy behind my wall outlet. I just need to shut up cable deniers with frugality, finality and proud ownership.
do not worry about others.Minding ones business is just easier
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Great advice!
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Real talk
would not do it any other way
Thanks!
😳Love you man🙏
Give the hifi a rest , you may appreciate it more in the future. ❤❤❤
do not worry thats what I try too share here
Right on
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