Music is the excuse to upgrade you gear. Audio is an ends vs means reversal of cosmic proportions. My credo, often repeated, is : set yourslef a budget, buy the best gear you can within that budget, only upgrade when you believe (after careful evaluation) that an upgrade provides an appreciable benefit and not just relief from the itch to change something, spend your money on records and sit down to some tunes. Many think that I just don't get it when it comes to "high-end". I, on the other hand, like you seem to have observed, think that audiophiles are looking into the wrong end of the telescope. Good day.
Are we music lovers or gear lovers?
Hi everyone,
ever noticed how many posts giscussing about cables, CDPs, amp, etc compared to posts discussing about music?
From what know, people very easily talk or write about their passion. I don't see too many new discussions about new albums, music genre, concerts etc...
From what I often read, people are more interested to know what will be their next gear upgrade rather than what will be their next software purchase...
Aside from those very rich people (who can afford as many gear and software they want), wouldn't it be more logical for someone that has a limited budget to spend a large portion of the available income towards software rather than getting a pair of cables that costs 600% more than the already great ones they already own (and probably only delivers 10% better sound)?
Any comments?
Note: This is not a flame. I'm just wondering why so many post on cables, amps, speakers etc and so little posts on Music.
By the way, this question comes from my girlfriend but since I was not able to give her a satisfactory answer, I'm turning towards the Audiogoners for some answers...
Thanks in advance
ever noticed how many posts giscussing about cables, CDPs, amp, etc compared to posts discussing about music?
From what know, people very easily talk or write about their passion. I don't see too many new discussions about new albums, music genre, concerts etc...
From what I often read, people are more interested to know what will be their next gear upgrade rather than what will be their next software purchase...
Aside from those very rich people (who can afford as many gear and software they want), wouldn't it be more logical for someone that has a limited budget to spend a large portion of the available income towards software rather than getting a pair of cables that costs 600% more than the already great ones they already own (and probably only delivers 10% better sound)?
Any comments?
Note: This is not a flame. I'm just wondering why so many post on cables, amps, speakers etc and so little posts on Music.
By the way, this question comes from my girlfriend but since I was not able to give her a satisfactory answer, I'm turning towards the Audiogoners for some answers...
Thanks in advance