GAS syndrome...

My pal who acquires and parts with fine guitars with alacrity pointed out this link to me and I think it is similarly descriptive of myself with audio gear, although I am sort of getting a handle on it.  At least that is what I tell myself.  The first step to ending a compulsive behavior is an awareness of it. :-)  http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/7-stages-of-gear-acquisition-syndrome-585947