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Did I do the right thing?

Well it's tax time again and here comes Uncle Sam to take a bite out of me, and one that I can ill afford. Since there is no escaping death or taxes, I decided that it was time to divest myself of something. But what? In the end there were only two things that had value that I could conceivably part with; my relatively new Rega P3 and about 50lps or two very valuable bottles of California cult Cabernet from my cellar. After much deliberation I've decided to sell the wine. Even though I know I made the right call, I could use some affirmation flung my way. Has anyone else faced a similarly difficult situation? If so please share.
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robertjreinaf05d
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I never make such tradeoffs. I want music, I want audio, I want wine and want it all. Excessive alcohol hurts and interferes with the sound of your system, particularly if you ralph into the power supply or your ARC SP-10. Moderate alcohol doesn't hurt a bit. There's a big correlation between audio and wine as it seems, just as there is between audio and cars. (ex-stereophile Publisher Larry Archibald, in addition to being a car collector, is a BIG wine guy, and Robert Parker is also an audiophile.)

That being said, Araujo Eisele is one of my favorite wines and I will always trade my rare vinyl for wines!! (I have doubles.)

Sincerely,

Robert J. Reina
Audio Reviewer/Musician/Wine Instructor/Investment Banker
ljgj
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Well depending on your age - go out and buy a bottle of Strawberry Hill and play some classic rock of the 60's and early 70's. You won't remember a thing about the deal - the headache will be enough to deal with.
tlhub
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Have it all, just in smaller quantities. Sell 25 lps and one bottle of the wine (assuming you can find that serious buyer). If you don't try at least one of those bottles you may kick yourself for a very long time. Or keep it all and get a home equity loan to cover the taxes. Good luck.
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kirk930
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flex does the name you have choosen have to do with bodybuilding? if so i am i muscle head as well. i do enjoy wine but i love cars working out and tunes much more. my best friend is a huge wine and stereo nut, he has taught me about wine, i have taught him about tubes, he now has a tube research , sound lab system. i am sure his wife hates me though.
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