About to call it "quits"

[dane_peterson]

With buying/selling A/V equipment that is. I'm simply SICK of redoing stuff all the time; rolling out the TV stand, swapping cords, reprogramming the Harmony, boxing up speakers, paying for shipping, and everything else that goes along with my compulsive "switching out gear".

There were a few of you a couple months back that commented on this habit of mine. You didn't understand it, but I was loving every minute of it. It's still exciting... getting new equipment, comparing/contrasting, and simply the joy of unboxing new gear. But now, ESPECIALLY with a baby on the way, I can't be devoting my time to all this runaround.

So with that said, here's what's permanent:

Denon 3808ci
Onix X-series surround
PS3
Xbox360
DIY sub (when it's finished)
Panamax

I may change out TV's to something a little bigger, but that's an easier swap since I have the BestBuy discount, and there's only two cables to unplug. And with this dedication to commitment, I may be trying to spend less time on the forums. It's nothing against all of you, but more simply the "out of sight, out of mind". Every time I read about Tylers, or Von Schweikert, or whatever, I get bit by that bug again.

Sorry to ramble on. I just wanted to thank all of you for contributing to my love for this hobby. I've learned an insurmountable amount of things from this board, and truly appreciate everything you've all contributed towards that. I've been able to apply that knowledge to a part-time job, and look forward to seeing where that brings me. I'll try to check back once in a while to say hi, but will be spending more time away from the computer and with my family. Take care all.

~Dane

[hearingimpared]

Again?

[treitz3]

<sniff>

[Lasareath]

I hear ya Dane, That's the thing I hate most, pulling out the stereo cabinet and messing around with the wires. Today was the first day I sat in my lazyboy and listened to Kind of Blue on SACD and read my Acoutic Sounds catalog. It was well worth the trip of getting to this point.

I have dreams of Kimber Kables, and a Sunfire 5x200 amp and two pairs of LSiFX's but I'm just fine now, gonna enjoy some music and leave the system as is.

Life is short and who knows how many more times I will have to just sit there and listen to a whole cd.

Enjoy Your system, Listen to some Music!!

Sal

[F1nut]

There's a 12 step program for people like you and you're in the right place. Welcome, keep coming back. :D

[Early B.]

I'm gonna call it quits, too, but first, I have a few more upgrades to make...

[cfrizz]

Well done Dane. Enjoy your system, but most especially enjoy the time with your expanding family. They are what's most important.

[cheddar]

Well,

It may take a while, but if you put time into them and raise them right, they should be able to...

























...do all that fishing and cable switching for you. And for a good decade or so. You can extend that by having more, of course. Then it's time to play the guilt card and get them back for visits to hook the 'ol man up.

;) Just kidding of course ... or am I (got two potential cable switchers myself :))? Enjoy your family time! Both you and your wife will appreciate sharing in the new adventure.

[Sherardp]

do you have the add-on for the 360 if not, youre missing that or either a HD DVD player. Other than I'd say youre pretty well up to date.

[avguytx]

I think I got to that point years ago with the A/V. Even with being a rep for various lines, I still don't do much swapping around with gear in the living room. I don't spend enough time in there to substantiate it but I know what you mean about swapping cables, reprogramming the Harmony, etc. The first of the year, I think I might get a 50+" flat panel of some sort to replace the 56" RPTV Panasonic I have...although it works fine.

[MSALLA]

Everytime I get upset because I want something new but the kids need something I remind myself my setup is still leaps and bounds better then the average system. And since I'm still blown away when I get the time to listen to what I have, buying anything else is really just a waste of mony. (But i'd still like to make some changes)

[AndyGwis]

Peace out, Danathan.

Best of luck in your future pursuits.

[SolidSqual]

I'm calling it quits too. I've put up the white flag and resolved to never have money again.

[hearingimpared]

I've put up the white flag and resolved to never have money again.

That is the best one liner truth this week!

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Im right there with ya

Ever since discovering that tilt back on the Taylos is where its at -- I've been GLUED to the sweet spot...

Jesus H Christ --

Once these Monos get here, I can't even comprehend what else to do...

[Early B.]

Once these Monos get here, I can't even comprehend what else to do...

Bullshit.;)

You gotta lot of work to do with upgrading all of your cables. You ain't even hearing what your system can do yet. For starters, budget $800 - $1,000.

[Monster Jam]

Dane, I'm guessing, judging by your spending habits in the past, that you're a pretty young guy (under 30). Just guessing....

If thats the case, you'll be back. Maybe not to these exact forums, but you'll be back to the hobby. Its not a matter of if; its a matter of when. And next time your back, your back armed with a lot of hard-earned green guys.

See ya when you return - we'll "keep the lights on for ya!"