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I have a confession to make

I have an addiction, and I have to stop. I don't know if it is upgradeitis, or audiophileism. But I suddenly feel real bad. My wife who is the most wonderfull person in the world is even becoming concerned.
It all started one day looking for some speakers for my very modest home theatre set up in my living room. I wanted to be able to enjoy music also. Low end Sony CD player you know. I was using these God awful Fischer speakers with 15" woofers.
Well, that was about 5 years ago. Now $40,000.00 later, I have a dedicated HT room and A dedicated Tube based listening room. I don't make this kind of money to be doing this. What the hell is my problem ? The Vpi record washing machine was the last straw for my wife. "$500 to wash a record? You have a serious problem". She is right,what the hell am I doing? But I continue to look at what is for sale. What would be better than what I have?
Please I beg all of you, If you receive a email from me wanting to buy your product, please delete my email. If you see any of my products for sale, please don't make an offer. I need friggin help here man.
I have to realize that there can always be better than what I have. Just enjoy what the heck I have and be done with it. Masn this is one sick addiction.
scottht
taters
1,149 posts
 
You say you are in debt 350k. Is that all consumer debt.
The average consumer debt for an average income family is 30k. If your consumer debt is 350k you are 10x over average. If this is the case you need some serious help.
aroc
760 posts
 
I would hope he is including is home and cars (and maybe education) in that debt total.
scottht OP
398 posts
 
Home and vehicles, and a 7 acre lot on a lake that I just financed. Oh, that doesn't include my SeaRay Mid cabin criuser I bought in the fall. Man, I am a mess aren't I?
scottht OP
398 posts
 
Okay, now I am done. Honestly. I just sold my preamp. But get this. I think it is a step in the right direction. I bought another one here at AG. But I spent only the money I made from the sale of mine that I sold. Isn't that good?
Oh, you should see the look on my wifes face. Priceless!!
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saffy
81 posts
 
Sorry to be brutal, but get a freaking life !!

Your problem is not about how much you spend on audio, but about being insatiable..been there

Nothing wrong about spending 40k, if you have the money and are fully satisfied in the end.

You may want to try what I did when I felt the same sickness comming on: sell everything and turn the hobby into all about music, and the art of getting the most value out of a 10-12k system.. It's a lot more fun !
You would be amazed what the right horse trading, and equipment combo can do for your sanity down at that price range.



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