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  1. 12-27-2007 05:52 PM #1
    Early B.
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    Default I've Lost the Urge...

    After about 6 years of constantly buying audio gear, I have lost all desire to upgrade. Is this temporary? Is there an antidote? What should I do? Someone please help.
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  2. 12-27-2007 05:54 PM #2
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    Send me the money you are saving and I'll upgrade courtesy of you.

    Thanks.
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  3. 12-27-2007 05:57 PM #3
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    It could be burnout. It could be that you really like what you are hearing and are aurally satisfied.

    Every addiction has a "saturation" and "plateau" state where further stimulation produces no higher satisfaction. Maybe you're there.
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  4. 12-27-2007 06:01 PM #4
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    I think you are just burned out from the holidays.
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    find a new hobby to throw money at. a supplemental hobby.

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  6. 12-27-2007 06:05 PM #6
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    Been feeling the exact same thing EB.

    Raife kind of hit it on the head. Nice :)
    Better to have and not need than to need and not have!
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  7. 12-27-2007 06:08 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Early B. View Post
    After about 6 years of constantly buying audio gear, I have lost all desire to upgrade. Is this temporary? Is there an antidote? What should I do? Someone please help.
    I'm there too. I've lost all interest in drooling over audiogon for hours at a time.
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  8. 12-27-2007 06:12 PM #8
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    Thats why I have so many backup hobbies...always something to divert the cash flow to...:)
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  9. 12-27-2007 06:15 PM #9
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    go buy some CDs enjoy it.
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  10. 12-27-2007 06:16 PM #10
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    Maybe you've built up an immunity to the 'kool-aid'?
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  11. 12-27-2007 06:16 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by hoosier21 View Post
    go buy some CDs enjoy it.
    Yeah, I've been doing that lately. I even bought Purple Rain.
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  12. 12-27-2007 06:18 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarqueKnight View Post
    Every addiction has a "saturation" and "plateau" state where further stimulation produces no higher satisfaction. Maybe you're there.
    That's gotta be it! I'm that guy.
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  13. 12-27-2007 06:28 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Early B. View Post
    After about 6 years of constantly buying audio gear, I have lost all desire to upgrade. Is this temporary? Is there an antidote? What should I do? Someone please help.
    Shut the hell up. :D Lost the urge. I thought this was going to be some post about giving up on life or something. I don't buy your claim of "audio impotency" one bit. Just wait . . . you'll be bobbing your head to some tunes weeks from now and begin to ask yourself, "does that sound right? What if I do this or change that?" Then you'll see something new that you don't have but looks interesting. It's all cyclical. You are simply having a dry spell.
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  14. 12-27-2007 06:33 PM #14
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    It's normal, enjoy it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dorokusai View Post
    It's normal, enjoy it.
    Are you still in the middle of it?
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  16. 12-27-2007 06:44 PM #16
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    Yes, and no. I picked up the AR and Usher gear and that's really had me very satisifed since my relaxing hiatus from hi-fi.
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  17. 12-27-2007 06:52 PM #17
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    Stop. Take a break. Refocus. Research and get your ear on other gear. Take your time. Focus on what really needs to be addressed in your rig. Then, when the urge comes again, make an educated purchase.

    Until then, enjoy the tunes. After all, that's what it's all about. ;)
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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  18. 12-27-2007 07:02 PM #18
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    Once an audiophile, always an audiophile. You'll be back - whether its in a few days, few months, or years. Meanwhile, just be thankful that you've finally reached some sort of echelon to be content with.
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  19. 12-27-2007 07:12 PM #19
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    EB, I have the perfect fix for your problem . . . BUY A TURNTABLE!!!:D
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMoMi..._humping_d.php
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zero View Post
    Once an audiophile, always an audiophile.
    Yup. I took an 18 year break and I'm into it again. It never ends. All that got me started again was trying a new amp.....then I found the forums and it's been hell on wheels ever since. Couldn't be happier though. ;)
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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  22. 12-27-2007 07:49 PM #22
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    Sometimes you just need a break. It happens to me alot. Sometimes I want something new and sometimes I want nothing.

    As said once an audiophile always an audioplile.
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  23. 12-27-2007 08:33 PM #23
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    Got Tubes ?
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    Temporary insanity. Don't worry, it will soon be gone.
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    You are just in time out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hearingimpared View Post
    EB, I have the perfect fix for your problem . . . BUY A TURNTABLE!!!:D
    Perfect example.....VINYL KOOLAID
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  27. 12-27-2007 09:21 PM #27
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    It's all about the journey. Even the highest regarded person climbing Mt. Everest has to take a break occasionally. ;)
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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    When I get out of the mood I just do something else for several months. Before you know it I'm back into it a different way. In the end its all about the music. Maybe you are overexposed or just tired of what you are listening to.
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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    Cross-train. Try photography for some visual stimulation.
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    Sell something, wait awhile and then buy something completely different no matter how long it takes. Their's alot more things in life to enjot than 2ch/HT gear. Enjoy!!

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