I just listen to the garage stereo more, which of course means I get to spend more time out there. I always appreciate the main rig more after I've been unable to have a listen & fortunately it doesn't happen that often.
What to do when a crucial piece is in the shop?
This year, for me, October has been the cruellest month. My front projector went out. My High Def VCR went out. My HT pre-pro went out. My HT power amp went out. They have been in the shop for varying periods of time.
On some items, I suffered through it. On others, I had a substitute on hand I could press into service. On still others, I bought an inexpensive, used temporary substitute off eBay. Secure in the knowledge I could turn around and sell it after the original returns.
So what do you do when the repairman cometh? Tough it out and get grouchier by the day? Press a subsitute into service? Use it as an excuse to upgrade?
On some items, I suffered through it. On others, I had a substitute on hand I could press into service. On still others, I bought an inexpensive, used temporary substitute off eBay. Secure in the knowledge I could turn around and sell it after the original returns.
So what do you do when the repairman cometh? Tough it out and get grouchier by the day? Press a subsitute into service? Use it as an excuse to upgrade?