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In Reply to: Happy With Your Vinyl System? posted by AudioSoul on July 6, 2012 at 09:44:26:
Is like lusting after women. Its amazing how attractive they are when you first meet but things do seem to change radically after a short period of time.
IMO, the greater a component stands out, the sooner you are likely to tire of that component. Of course there are exceptions. Sometimes a component is really very good but most times a "hi-fi" component sounds wonderful because it accentuates some audible trait that shouldn't be highlighted.
Its a tough blend of traits and few components get it right. I have stayed with one cartridge for the past 30+ years because of that very thing. It isn't the best in any particular trait. It just makes wonderful music...IMO.
I try to choose components intentionally "not" to stand out. Of course you run the chance of getting something really boring and the reason a specific component doesn't stand out is because that component is just bland.
Many years ago I ran through a very long list of cartridges before I landed on the one I have used for over 30 years. The preamp I am using may also be one of those components that lasts a very long time. My headphones are hear to stay and my turntable is also staying. The jury is out on some of my other stuff.
Just imagine how many great LPs you could have purchased if you didn't get on that crazy upgrade train?
Ed
Life is analog...digital is just samples thereof
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- Lusting after new audio gear... - EdAInWestOC 17:55:02 07/06/12 (3)
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