What is the most decadent, most self indulgent--

Well people, I had kind of forgotten about HT-- a whole other story, eg I have every "backup component" I need for music in my admittedly "half-assed" HT system. I mean who actually "needs" a Muse M2 DAC in their HT system?-- not to mention, SF Line 1 pre-amp, McCormack DNA-0.5DX amp etc-- well, OK the amp and pre fit, but I very very seldom use this gear for music with our 46" TV, but it is all hooked up. So I suppose all this "extra" gear is pretty self indulgent.

Maybe you've noted re the "car thread" that my wife and I drive pretty modest vehicles.

Jeff; I was interested in hearing from you and Sean too 'cuz I know from your postings that both of you have a LOT of gear-- backups to backups, multiple redundancies etc. Here's to lust (make that zest, bliss, happiness etc.) Craig

My third Blue Note first pressing of Cannonball Adderly's "Something Else". Once you hear Miles' trumpet on "Autumn Leaves" all else is gaslight.

First pressings of Something Else is not frivolous it is like coffee in the morning!

I'd like to contribute to this thread, but i've never spent any money on a product that i didn't think was well worth it and completely usefull. I am a perfect shopper and not one that leans towards excess : ) Sean
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BAH-HAHAHA....

Craig, you're absolutely right about LOTS of gear but in my own twisted way I can almost justify having so many set-ups. It's not self indulgent to have a tubed CDP in a garage system is it? Lot of relective surfaces in a garage, a man needs tubes in such a harsh environment! As for my bathroom system..well, some read in the "library" others tap their toes to tunes (from a sitting position). The outdoor system irritates my neighbors to no end, I suspect they're jealous cuz their mass-market rack systems in their living room can't hold a candle to my pool-side rig. I consider this a community service, allowing everyone around me a glimpse at a decent sounding stereo, enriching their lives as it were?
Honestly, I have a very hard time parting with gear (unless it turns out to be disappointing, then it's easy). Stuff gets swapped in and out of my various systems all the time to test synergy and can at times lead to some confusion. As an example, I moved my ML Aerius aside for a bit in my home office system and inserted my ProAc Tablette 2000's, after a little bit of time I had a tough time deciding which I like better. So, owning many different pieces of gear allows me to conduct all sorts of listening experiments. Keeps me off the streets.
We all know what happens to the value of audio gear, more often than not the cash offered for stuff just doesn't make sense to sell it off, at the prices things fetch I'd prefer to keep it than "give it away". As I've upgraded my two main systems, new systems were put together to a point I've honestly run out of ideas as to where to add more. Wait...I don't have a kitchen system! Everyone should have a kitchen system shouldn't they? Ah hah, a use for my extra Linn Classik!