A Tough Question


Was watching "Fight Club" the other night and in it Brad Pitt's character opines that you don't own your possessions, but your possessions own you. As applied to our hobby the question becomes, do you own your system, or does your system own you?

There have been times in my audiophile progression that my system has definitely had me be the short hairs, but as of late I've felt like I'm the one in control, at least most of the time. Basically, when I'm enjoying music, I'm on top. When I'm concentrating on the sound of the system, then the system has the upper hand. Unfortunately, my system generally sound quite good, but it's far from perfect and there's always something I know I could do to improve it's overall performance. As a result, I'm never sure where I stand. Do you know where you stand?
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Do You Hear Your System Talking To You???
Are you asked to take a bow in front of it upon entering the room each time?

As long as your not hearing voices, then you are in control!
It is normal to be passionate about your hobby, & upgrading certain things to your likes. I think every hobby has a period of growth, till your finally personally satisfied.

Repeat: I AM IN CONTROL, ONLY MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER WILL EVER GRAB ME BY THE SHORT HAIRS! NEVER ANYTHING MECHANICAL?

Seriously, You Are Sane! Yet if your having issues watching "Fight Club", I would recommend that you NEVER EVER view "A Little Shop Of Horrors"

Yikes...... FEED ME ONHWY61!!!!
Seandtaylor99 older Corvettes are real HOT on Ebay Motors right now! Fewer possessions == less stress???
Onhwy61, I was in the same boat not too long ago. Here is my post from my Thread "Any 12 Step Programs To just QUIT" ???

When do you finally draw the LINE, in trying to build the Perfect Beast? I'm at the point where I'm in my UPS delivery guy's wedding party in August. I know more personal information about my Property Insurance Agent, then my Significant Other. My Doctor won't prescribe any more pain killers for my lower back? Honestly, this hobby/habit once under your skin has to be tougher to shake than......... Maybe Sam Telling is right all you need is $13.00 Acoustic Research interconnects from Best Buy? Gosh Darnit They're Sold Out!
Jane, how do you stop this Crazy Thing???

At times this hobby does seem to take over, like alcoholism. (Maybe?) When you get to the point of listening to every component with the points up & then down to see what sounds better.

This is AudioGone not AA (Audiophile Anoymous) yet there are some really great supportive users on here as well.

Before you hit the brink of madness, just back off, & just enjoy the music. This is why you built you system anyway?

And if you should go off the edge again we are here for you!
The Burger King hamburger? Now there is a whole new perspective of ownership!

What happens if you purchase & consume this wonderful fast-food creation of chopped cow, which resides in your colon for 7 years. During this duration does the hamburger own you, or is it just a 7 year lease with option to buy?
Albertporter, Would you feel better if we all get together & hang Brad Pitt from a ceiling with chains like the Bose 901 fad? Gosh Brad's girlish screaming, might actually sound better that the Bose 901's reproduction of female vocals?