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Have you ever got emotionally attached

To a piece of equipment. One that you dont want to part with. For me its an old pair of OHM I speakers. Bought in 82. Ive upgraded them and just like them. They have their own sonic signiture that Im used too. OK I'll admit Im biased. Three of the drivers are on top and pointed upwards. The sound does not directly come at me and Im used to it. I have 2 Watkin echo muffs behind them. Any way I see them as the part of the system that actually sings to me. I also tried a much touted newer speaker and sold it a year later. If anyone wants to give me a $5000+ speaker I'll try it but I might be sending it back too you. I also wished I hadnt sold my Tandberg 3018A preamp. I thought it looked pretty cool and sounded great. mike
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jult52
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I hope all of us are emotionally attached to the gear we really like. I have several components that I have affection for. They are quality products with sophisticated attributes and have given me much pleasure over the years.

Mrtennis - Most sane people here will understand that emotional attachment to people and ideas is more important than attachment to inanimate things. That doesn't mean that affection for inanimate things is bad or ridiculous. The different attachments don't preclude each other.
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tabl10s
1,067 posts
 
My several pairs of Audient Technologies Audit and Tactic. I don't use them all, but I love 'em.
david12
1,454 posts
 
I think everyone gets attached to their equipment.... I'll rephrase that, likes to stroke their kit... No that's not right either. Well you know what I mean.
That's a large reason why people get so hot under the collar on the forums. If you criticise a piece of kit, it's like saying your kids are ugly and dumb. They may be, but you do'nt like anyone else pointing it out.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i think a healthy distance and perspective about material objects engenders a more relaxed state of mind.

remember, it is only stuff. it can always be replaced.

keep your priorities in check.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Yes . But once I hear something better it's the punt .
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