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What would you do?

So, I sold my phono stage (Cary PH302) and the ICs I was using to upgrade to another unit. In the meantime, I used that money for another blood sucking hobby. It might be a few months before I can fund my discretionary spending budget to the appropriate level. In the meantime I am w/o music (no CD player, etc.)

Curious to know what most of you would do:

1. Buy something cheap (and cheap sounding? $250?) to tie you over

2. Go w/o until the real deal arrives

BTW, anyone in the Chicago-Detroit cooridor want to loan/rent me a phonostage & ICs for a few months?

;^)
pawlowski6132
armstrod
498 posts
 
I'd buy something used and inexpensive here on Audiogon, and then upgrade when funds were available. You might even be surprised at how little you're missing versus the higher priced units.

Music is too important to do without, even for a few months.

David
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Honestly, how can anyone answer that question for you other to recommend going with what's in your heart and gut?
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pawlowski6132 OP
572 posts
 
Tvad; you're right. I was interested in hearing what other people would do in my situation.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
You're only estimating a few months until you can re-build your audiophile audio system. I suppose I'd take the audiophile-free hiatus and re-discover other facets of life.
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czbbcl
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I would buy something to tie me over until I could afford to upgrade.
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