Slaying the Upgrade Dragon

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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2006
    hearingimpared wrote:
    Please get started on the symbolism with turntables, I'm interested to see if I am the only nut in this world.:D

    Waaaaa, I can assure you, you're not.;) As far as the TT, well, it all begins with a pampered cleaning, proper mounting, approach of the arm and the placement of the stylus into the groove............

    RT1
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  • Jim Shearer
    Jim Shearer Posts: 369
    edited November 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Let's clarify -- I personally have no plans to upgrade my 2-channel system. I've had my amp and CDP for two years. And my speakers are keepers. However, the desire to upgrade is always there. Hell, if I had the means, I probably would have taken my system to another level a long time ago. What can I say -- it's fun.

    What I'm referring to is killing off the desire for new gear. Buying more CDs will only exacerbate the issue. I suppose this desire, coupled with the means for buying this stuff, defines an audiophile.

    So it's fun to have new/different equipment. How about searching for modestly priced classic items, refurbishing them, then flipping them. You have the pleasure of the hunt, satisfaction in returning them to mint condition, joy of using them for a while, then pass them on the the next person. You can probably have a ton o' fun and maybe even make a little profit!:D

    Cheers, Jim
    A day without music is like a day without food.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    :D:D WAAAAAAAA!!!! OMG Ted you are a riot!!!!:D :D

    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    Waaaaa, I can assure you, you're not.;) As far as the TT, well, it all begins with a pampered cleaning, proper mounting, approach of the arm and the placement of the stylus into the groove............

    RT1
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Five systems? Holy cow!!!

    When you get a chance, you're gonna hafta tell us what components comprise each system, post some pics, and tell us more.

    If I get some time. Your CRS+'s are going to be part of one...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2006
    Get some REALLY good speakers and a whole lot of cd's. That'll cure upgradeitis. OR, get past age 50 and start to lose your hearing big-time. Either procedure will work.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2006
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    Waaaaa, I can assure you, you're not.;) As far as the TT, well, it all begins with a pampered cleaning, proper mounting, approach of the arm and the placement of the stylus into the groove............

    RT1

    All I can say to that is . . . welcome to **** Я Us :p Well one other thing, well I better not!!!:D
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited November 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    OR, get past age 50 and start to lose your hearing big-time. Either procedure will work.


    GG- Its scary but I'm really starting to get concerned about this. Left ear has had loss of certain high frequencies for some time (still blame it on the B. Cobham show at the Philly area Main Line theater in 1975 :rolleyes: ) and things are only going in the wrong direction. Damn it, just when I started to get back audio after family raising hiatus, now I realize that I may not be able to hear what is REALLY comin' out of the f'in speakers.


    ps. Just turned 50 couple of weeks ago btw.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2006
    54 tomorrow, and losing hearing is a natural thing. There's very little to nothing you can do about it, so enjoy what you CAN hear. It'll definitely stop you from buying new equipment, except in the instances of equipment failure. It's God's way of telling you what Shack said earlier in the post, "Listen to the music, not the equipment".
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    In the end, I suppose there's no way to slay the upgrade dragon.... atleast not for me anyway.

    Maybe one day I'll grow bored and then I'll stop upgrading. That day will go down as the day my wallet begins the healing process.

    Maybe the lesson here is not to fight it? Surrender to the dragon!! :)

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2006
    Life will do it for you. Trust me.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2006
    Joey, off topic - see the Metis in your sig - did you ever do a write up on that one? I miss my Rogue 66, one the quietest preamps I've ever owned - it really disappeared in the rig.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    54 tomorrow, and losing hearing is a natural thing. There's very little to nothing you can do about it, so enjoy what you CAN hear. It'll definitely stop you from buying new equipment, except in the instances of equipment failure. It's God's way of telling you what Shack said earlier in the post, "Listen to the music, not the equipment".

    I'm right there with you brother. 51 and my good ear (left) is starting to get a little squeeky. I noticed when listening to music with other audiophiles my audio image is more to the right than what they are hearing.

    Have you ever noticed that some days you hear better than others?

    Joe
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited November 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    what Shack said earlier in the post, "Listen to the music, not the equipment".


    Sage advice and lost to many who cherish the "it" but not the "why".
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2006
    Have the wife scream at you only in the right ear for a couple weeks, even things out.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Have the wife scream at you only in the right ear for a couple weeks, even things out.

    I play deaf when she is bitching at me from that direction.:D
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2006
    A lot of prophetic and funny things have been said, what can I say? Early, WCW, Joe, Joey, George, RT, everyone "Rock On"!

    It's easy to slay the dragon. Look straight into the eye of the dragon in the mirror and say out loud: "Audio is my hobby, not my life. I live for . . . . . ."

    Enjoy the music, family, friends, etc. The equipment is your servant, not vice versa!
    Carl

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Joey, off topic - see the Metis in your sig - did you ever do a write up on that one? I miss my Rogue 66, one the quietest preamps I've ever owned - it really disappeared in the rig.

    Havent done a review yet... but I will soon enough. I have a new tube preamp coming tomorrow... hehehe

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited November 2006
    Jim Shearer wrote:
    So it's fun to have new/different equipment. How about searching for modestly priced classic items, refurbishing them, then flipping them. You have the pleasure of the hunt, satisfaction in returning them to mint condition, joy of using them for a while, then pass them on the the next person. You can probably have a ton o' fun and maybe even make a little profit!:D

    Cheers, Jim

    Exactly what I was thinking. Start a new CHEAP system. alot can be had for under $1000. Put it in the garage or wherever and just sort of start over. You can upgrade, tweak, and even mess with the room with reflections or whatever. should allow you to quell the itis and also have some fun too.
    God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2006
    No hearingimpaired, that never happens anymore. The only thing I notice now is that I hear worse than the day before.

    Carl has it right. Music and stereo equipment mean almost nothing to me now.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2006
    Get involved in multiple hobbies that all make demands on your resources. You'll cut down on your audio upgrading.;)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    BobMcG wrote:
    Get involved in multiple hobbies that all make demands on your resources. You'll cut down on your audio upgrading.;)

    I definitely agree... distraction is definitely one way to slay the metaphorical dragon.

    I noticed that I only upgrade when I'm not as busy with school. Come January and February, I'm going to be sooo busy with surgery, I'll probably forget that I own speakers.

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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