How often do you upgrade your other passions?


Here in audio-land, we read about the hot new amp or CD player and we think, "geez, I've got to find a way to get that." Or, the upgraded version of what we've currently got comes out, and loving what we have, we really have to have the new improved version.

How about other hobbies / passions? How quickly do you upgrade to the new watch model, the new bike, the new car? Are we semi-unique here in audio-land, or merely a pattern that exists everywhere?
kthomas

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I'd have to say I've done more audio upgrades than anything. I was using my 21 year old Canon F-1 today & realized the camera system has stayed the same for a good 7 or 8 years. I was taking photos of my audio system for an insurance upgrade. Second place for upgrades goes to the garage (hand tools, power tools, assorted garage accessories).

Twl, your project car sounds great. Although I like to build cars/trucks, I've taken the sleeper approach (all the work on the inside, nothing cosmetic).

Audioman, I've never leased a car & everybody I know (family, friends, etc.) has purchased their vehicles. Even my good friend who has leased a Ford Explorer for the last 8 or 9 years decided to buy one. I've have never spent more on a vehicle than my stereo. Except for my Kenworth.

Funny thing about clothes-I won't hesitate to spend money for a good pair of shoes (ordering some Birkenstocks tomorrow) but really dislike buying clothes. I guess I just don't like breaking them in.