When you die

scottyboy76
scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
edited January 2012 in The Clubhouse
Whats going to happen to your audio gear, music, etc.

Obviously, those with children have at least one option.

The events of the past year have gotten me thinking about these kinds of things.

With no kids, im wondering which nieces, nephews, friends would appreciate my meager rigs, and not terribly meager album collection.
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited January 2012
    And when I die, and when I'm gone,

    There'll be one child born

    In this world to carry on,

    to carry on.
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2012
    I haven't thought about it specifically, but in general I have manuals/paperwork with dates and values on all of my big stuff, and labelled the original boxes stored in the attic.

    I've also tagged the hundreds of bags and boxes of backup and project parts with descriptions and values.

    I figure that way if I'm gone and my wife/kids want to sell rather than divvy up or donate, they will know the difference between a $10 and $100 tube, $50 and a $500 tonearm and $20 and $2,000 piece of wire.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited January 2012
    I know exactly what will happen.

    1) All of my stereo stuff will be sold at a garage sale for $1 each, or donated to St. Vinnys the day after I croak (a decent interval) because I wasted so much time fooling with and listening to them.

    2) The police will be called the day after I croak and and asked to ...uhhh... dispose of my firearms in a safe manner so no one gets hurt by those icky things.

    3) My collection of handtools and power tool will be tossed in the trash since no one fixes, or even knows how to fix, anything anymore.

    4) My motorcycles will be sold for scrap metal so no one gets hurt on those damn dangerous thinngs.

    5) My large collection of 60's/70's/80's LP's and CD's that I cherish will be tossed in the trash since everyone listens to Lady Gaga or various nutbag-grabbing rappers now.

    6) However: My lime green leisure suit (that someone gave me as a joke) will be kept and displayed as a testament to my dorkiness for generations to come. That is if I am not dressed in it in my open casket against my wishes.

    But maybe I am just being negative.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited January 2012
    scottyboy76 wrote: »
    Whats going to happen to your audio gear, music, etc.

    Obviously, those with children have at least one option.

    The events of the past year have gotten me thinking about these kinds of things.

    With no kids, im wondering which nieces, nephews, friends would appreciate my meager rigs, and not terribly meager album collection.

    DIBS!:cheesygrin:


    You will be here a long time to enjoy the rig, so don't worry about who gets what. Enjoy it while you can.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited January 2012
    inspiredsports wrote: »

    I figure that way if I'm gone and my wife/kids want to sell rather than divvy up or donate, they will know the difference between a $10 and $100 tube, $50 and a $500 tonearm and $20 and $2,000 piece of wire.

    This is a damn good idea.!
    Too much **** to list....
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2012
    Having 2 sons which love somewhat the same hobbies as I do I have an idea of what may happen.

    1) All of my stereo video stuff will more likely be shared betwwen my 2 sons while some may be sold at a garage sale or donated to charity, some may even be trashed. My humble gear will at least give the opportunity to my sons to know that there is better than HTIB and computer speakers.

    3) My collection of handtools and power tool will surely be splited between my 2 sons and cherished for years (the 3 of us are tolls lovers and quite handy with them).

    4) Hopefully my house will be sold, both sons will hopefully split the money equally and hopefully drop it down on their own property in order to allw them to have an easier life than I did.

    5) My humble collection of LP's might be of interest to my youngest son as we had a ball many years ago with the Turntable, he was quite impress by this rechnology.

    6) A few pieces of furniture might be splitted between them but most of it may simply be discarded (hopefully given to charity) and the same will surely happen to my personal belonging (clothes etc...) (hopefully given to charity).

    7) My car(s) will hopefully be driven till they die or else sold or discarded...

    8) Both my sons and my 5 grand sons will hopefully cherish my sole/spirit for years to come.

    scottyboy76; rather depressing post (but I undestand), I hope things are getting better down your way? Still praying for you and your family!

    Cheers!
    TK
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2012
    When I die I hope there is MBL gear in heaven. My rig is going to my wife when I kick it
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited January 2012
    ^Have you instructed them on how to correctly insert a banana plug? You should do that before you check out! Just saying.....
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited January 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    When I die I hope there is MBL gear in heaven. My rig is going to my wife when I kick it

    Somehow I doubt that God will be letting you anywhere near his rig. In fact, I would delete this post before God sees it and decides to send you to where there will be nothing but a melted Bose waveradio to pass around.:cheesygrin:
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited January 2012
    I'm currently single, so if I'm to kick the bucket without getting married, I will split up my gear/speakers and donate them to various senior centers so that the ladies/gents there can "get down and rock out". Last year, I donated a Cambridge Audio integrated amp and a pair of Energy bookshelf speakers to a senior center, and I found it to be very rewarding.

    If I'm married and/or have kids, I will let them handle the gear as they see fit. None of my components/speakers are expensive or rare, so I'm not so concerned about what happened to them.

    As for my music....

    I think my almost 500 SACDs may bring some nice coinage, so I'm hoping someone get some benefit out of their sale. Most of my CD collection contain regular releases....well, I suppose the 24K gold CD of Elvis' "24 Karat Hits" may bring in some $$$. Maybe I will give that CD to my cousin in Hong Kong since he has a pair of B&W 801s to enjoy it with. Of course, some may find interest in those old CDs (the first CDs available to consumers) that I have. Otherwise, nothing too special about my other CDs and I don't think anyone will care too much about them if they are sold off.

    As for my Debbie Gibson "Live in Concert" CD/VHS boxset, I wonder if the Smithsonian will be interested.

    I do have a separate 1,500 CD Hong Kong pop music collection that may be of interest to collectors overseas. I do hope, perhaps, an university over there will take an interest since it goes back to the very first Chinese language CD ever released (in 1983).

    My sister, a part-time musician, isn't much into physical mediums, so she wouldn't be interested in keep these CDs. Of course, if I'm married and/or have kids, I will inform them of the value of my music and they can decide what they like to do with it when I am gone.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    When I die I hope there is MBL gear in heaven. My rig is going to my wife when I kick it
    C’mon, you do not need to kick that rig, don't you think you've done enough damage so far? :biggrin:
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Somehow I doubt that God will be letting you anywhere near his rig. In fact, I would delete this post before God sees it and decides to send you to where there will be nothing but a melted Bose waveradio to pass around.:cheesygrin:
    C’mon, as long as he doesn't touch anything I'm sure God will let his clumsy child listen to his tunes, as long as he listen when he says NO. You know the love of God is infinite and beyond men’s comprehension...
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited January 2012
    halo71 wrote: »
    ^Have you instructed them on how to correctly insert a banana plug? You should do that before you check out! Just saying.....

    How would he know?

    :cheesygrin::lol:
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited January 2012
    seeclear wrote: »
    How would he know?

    :cheesygrin::lol:

    YouTube vids? Got me wonderin' now....lol
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2012
    I'll probably let my daughter take what she wants (assuming I might outlive most of my friends--which is feasible!). Then, frankly, I'd give some "serious" consideration to leaving what's left to the Polk family here (not that it will be the greatest gear, lol).

    I'd find one of you youngsters to divide and Karma out the cnh audio estate!

    What do you guys think?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited January 2012
    Never really thought about it. If it happens soon, then my wife will continue to use it and enjoy it. If it happens 30 or 40 years from now (much more likely), I doubt it will be worth worrying about, as it will have no value anyways. Won't make much difference to me either way, I'll be gone.

    Since we have no kids, there are much bigger assets that we have to figure out what to do with.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited January 2012
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Somehow I doubt that God will be letting you anywhere near his rig. In fact, I would delete this post before God sees it and decides to send you to where there will be nothing but a melted Bose waveradio to pass around.:cheesygrin:

    Amazing,

    I was thinking that if you go to Hell instead, all there will be is a Bose Wave Radio and everyone else in Hell will keep commenting on "how good it sounds", and the fact that they "don't need those big boxes and wires anymore".

    The only thing that the Bose Wave Radio will play will be "Muskrat Love", a medely of Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey" and "Me and God Just Watchin' Scotty Grow", and maybe some Lawrence Welk.

    There may also be flames, molten lava and pitchforks too.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited January 2012
    I think broken binding posts are fired from 200psi paintball guns at close range as well...

    Elevator music by Air Supply plays in a continuous loop.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited January 2012
    as always, your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated.

    Really didnt mean for it to be a downer, just sorta entering a stage in life, I have always believed in a loving caring god, and i dont think this is all there is.

    when i think about who my stuff goes to, its not a sad feeling, its really just assesing who has shown a love of music, an appreciation of items like this, and who would be most likely to get good use and enjoyment out of it.

    BTW, I will be taking my time windows 3s to a place in atlanta called audiolab for recapping.

    He quoted me roughly 75 bucks to do both speakers, plus caps, so im not down or not lovin the audio gear i have now.

    In fact, if keith allen from cp comes up this weekend as planned and buys my infinitys fs here, that will be in a fund to upgrade my adcom pre.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2012
    With my last bit of strength, I will put everything I own in this world in a big pile. Climb on top and set it on fire. They can watch and read the sign beside it that says "This was mine, you go get yours." The end
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited January 2012
    :cheesygrin:Hey! Lay off Lawrence Welk will ya!?
    Too much **** to list....
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited January 2012
    No worries Scottyboy... you can always count on PFB to provide levity to any situation:cheesygrin:. I hope all is well out there for you and your family. Keep us posted on how things are going and what we can do to help.:cool:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2012
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    Never really thought about it. If it happens soon, then my wife will continue to use it and enjoy it. If it happens 30 or 40 years from now (much more likely), I doubt it will be worth worrying about, as it will have no value anyways. Won't make much difference to me either way, I'll be gone.

    Since we have no kids, there are much bigger assets that we have to figure out what to do with.

    Interesting contrast . . . some of the oldest vintage stuff I have is the most valuable. Of the non-vintage stuff, my kids are my biggest asset.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2012
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    Interesting contrast . . . some of the oldest vintage stuff I have is the most valuable. Of the non-vintage stuff, my kids are my biggest asset.
    Very well said! I think the same of my boys thus the reason for my great pleasure for them to enjoy the humble assets that remains when I'm gone however, most important is to enjoy each others presence while we can (while alive) as I believe it to be the best treasure and legacy to leave behind.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2012
    I couldn't care less what happens to it after I'm gone, so long as I enjoy while I'm living that is all that matters.
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited January 2012
    They can save some bucks on a coffin by cutting me up and burying me in the 2.3tl's.
    The rest my son will take and blow up.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited January 2012
    cfrizz wrote: »
    I couldn't care less what happens to it after I'm gone, so long as I enjoy while I'm living that is all that matters.

    This
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited January 2012
    Dead, don't care. Oh thats right i'm Still dead. I made sure children know what its worth. So bye bye now.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2012
    I'll be dead, so, I won't fooking care who get's it.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited January 2012
    SDA1C wrote: »
    :cheesygrin:Hey! Lay off Lawrence Welk will ya!?

    Sorry about that.

    I'm talking about when he covered Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Music" and The Shagg's "My Pal Foot Foot" while trying to be edgy in the late 70's, not the "classic" stuff.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited January 2012
    My dog gets everything !!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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