too much hype in audio

I think Clueless hit the nail on the head. I can't tell you how often when I'm searching through the vinyl bins I suddenly realize that I could be home listening to any one of my 6000+ collection and doing what really brings me pleasure. Or is now the searching that really brings me pleasure?

I think people are missing the point that men (audio/video is a male dominated hobby) are by nature "tinkerers" and love a good project! We also like toy's, gadgets, machines, etc. This fits in perfectly with the nature of audio/video reproduction(entertainment), in that it requires "stuff!"...which we like alot. Makes sense to me to want to always work on and improve, othewise HAVE new stuff when you get bored

If you find you are listening to your equipment more than
you are listening to your music, you have crossed the line.
That is not to say it is not fun to make a change in your
system that increases your enjoyment of the music. Just
watch out if you are just listening to your equipment.

It is in all our nature, to one extent or another, not to
leave well enough alone. Like a gambler anticipating the
next roll of the dice, a new car buyer replacing a perfectly
good car, a guy who goes out with his girlfriends sister,
we all give in to the temptation of change.

I still get excited every time I bring home something new
to try out, is that so wrong? Well I shouldn't have tried
my girlfriends sister.

diode

I feel sorry for you guys.