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Burned out Audiophile - Trying to Find some Zen

Hello,

Wanted to know if others out there have felt the same way.

I think I am burned out of looking for the next best or just changing gear. I have decided, it really is like chasing a rainbow. I believe, I will not get much greater joy even if I continue to upgrade (now stand around 15K worth of gear) Sure, to get new gear is fun when you first get it, but them, as always, in a couple of months, the longing for change comes back. For those who have lots of money to continue the ongoing chase of sonic narvana - they can afford the chase. For me, maybe there are other things to pursue instead of a pair of speaker or DAC. I still listen and enjoy music, but I may have come to the end of my road as a restless searcher for sonic change/perfection.

Anyone else out there have successfully jumped off the buy and sell cycle? What have you done with yourself since? Have you felt the audiophile id calling for you again?

Just some passing thoughts- thanks
Rich
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mihorn
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I was burned after 20 years of struggle to find perfect sound system. I went to all hi-end audio stores and shows to find the best sound system. Once I found the perfect one, it will be a final destination of my quest for sound. Money was no object! I'd save money for many years for the perfect sound. However, I found out that money can’t buy the perfect sound system! What do you do if you were disappointed with best sound systems (>$200k) in every shows and stores? Those sounds will not be my final destination. They didn’t satisfy my ears. 100 years of research and development from so many people and companies, this is it? I thought there had to be a perfect sound system to satisfy my ears! I am afraid there was none. So, what do you do? Give up?

You build one! Finally, I built my own speakers which sound better than anything I heard in last 30 years of searching for sound and I am very happy with my sound system now!
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