How does one get off the merry-go-round?

Excellent point, Detlof.

The audio hobby is like walking the gallery of the MOMA.

Yes Tvad, LOL. Getting lots of inspiration from the "real" but how to implement at home with ones limited means pocketbook- and technologywise.....still it is possible to a certain degree, though not in the state of addiction, speak carousel- or threadmillmode.

04-16-09: Mmike84
Who wants off the Merry go round?

Oh, I don't know....maybe folks that want to save their marriage, family, homes, etc.

Cheers,
John

Jmcgrogan2, I suspect few are so threatened. I do think, however, that when your children are young you have to hold back, if for no other reason than they may get into your system or cost a lot of money.

I think "getting off the merrygoround" is deliberately pejorative. Most don't want to get off, but often do have to cutback.

The ultimate merry-go-round is life, living on this planet we call earth that spins on its axes and there is only one exit, I don't have to mention what that is. Given that if being an audiophile means having to entirely give up this hobby then I'm on the merry-go-round ride indefinately. Yes we are in a recession and we all survived the recession of the 80's and we will weather this storm now. It is normal for the economy to rise and fall over a period of time. I have great hope that are current leaders will move the economy in a positive direction.

During these tougher times we can tighten our belts and hold onto what we have till things improve. In the meantime enjoy your music. Music is and will always be a media that can be enjoyed by all peoples regardless of background.