|
General Asylum General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories. |
|
|
|
General Asylum General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories. |
|
I've been buying / selling audio reproduction equipment since 1968. An I've always wondered if I'd ever be satisfied. Yes, I've bought $1000 cables. I've owned 6 different power amps since 1998. After going through several pre-amps, I finally settled on a Sonic Frontiers Line 2 tubed preamp. I won't even talk about how much I've spent on CD reproduction equipment.I'm afraid to ask my Quicken what the total tab is for the last 5 years.
I finally figured out how to get off the merry go 'round!!
LEARN HOW TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
I've been taking guitar lessons for the last two years, and you know what? I have not purchased a single piece in over a year!! I'm actually satisfied with what I've got right now. In fact, I've recently heard lesser systems which I like. I think I know why. I now know what music really sounds like, so I'm not setting impossible goals for my reproduction equipment.
Music instruments are a LOT cheaper than high end gear. For example, a top-of-the-line Martin guitar runs about $3K - $4K, and a large selection of high quality guitars are available for under $2K. Picks are about 25 cents. There are lots a starving musicians willing and able to give lessons for $20 / hour.
If you want off, give it a try!!!
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Topic - How To Get Off The Merry-Go-Round - bobthehack 16:28:22 08/3/02 (41)
- I started getting into analog synthesis- anything but cheap - Ralph 09:23:13 08/5/02 (0)
- What is the easiest instrument to master? (nt) - Doublej 09:59:59 08/4/02 (9)
- The remote -t - The Killer Piglet 19:41:06 08/5/02 (0)
- In the UK we had the `Rolf Harris` Stylophone.[nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 15:18:41 08/5/02 (0)
- gotta be a tambourine or the bells. -nt - Mrs. Piggy 17:39:00 08/4/02 (3)
- Wait, what about the Kazoo, the gong, and cymbals (not in a drum kit) -nt - Mrs. Piggy 16:49:00 08/5/02 (0)
- Wrong… - David Aiken 14:46:51 08/5/02 (1)
- Didn't say it was easy--said it was the easiest--big difference -nt - Mrs. Piggy 15:11:42 08/5/02 (0)
- None - Matthew G. 14:00:49 08/4/02 (0)
- Try a blues harp. [nt] - dennzio 13:23:55 08/4/02 (0)
- Proficiency, not mastery - John Marks 11:26:04 08/4/02 (0)
- Or....Start restoring antique cars... - DaveInVA 07:19:21 08/4/02 (0)
- Re: How To Get Off The Merry-Go-Round - ts 06:20:42 08/4/02 (0)
- Re: Live music - aerodyn 01:56:10 08/4/02 (0)
- get season tickets to your local orchestra... - utex97 20:48:48 08/3/02 (2)
- Re: get season tickets to your local orchestra... - bobthehack 21:47:58 08/3/02 (1)
- Re: get season tickets to your local orchestra... - utex97 09:06:13 08/4/02 (0)
- Damn that bongo lust! - Dr. Al 19:33:58 08/3/02 (0)
- Now you need to start the vintage guitar collection... - dennzio 19:07:11 08/3/02 (13)
- Re: Now you need to start the vintage guitar collection... - steven oda 22:11:37 08/3/02 (11)
- Re: Now you need to start the vintage guitar collection... - dennzio 13:17:00 08/4/02 (0)
- "scrounge around for orphans or rejects to fix up" - Metralla 23:20:27 08/3/02 (5)
- love the retro chickenhead knobs. [nt] - dennzio 13:25:32 08/4/02 (0)
- Re: "scrounge around for orphans or rejects to fix up" - steven oda 01:07:24 08/4/02 (3)
- Re: Now you need to start the vintage guitar collection... - bobthehack 22:39:35 08/3/02 (3)
- Try these.... - dennzio 13:22:02 08/4/02 (0)
- Pickups-> See www.kinman.com (nt) - BeatleFred 11:28:51 08/4/02 (0)
- Re: Now you need to start the vintage guitar collection... - steven oda 01:02:56 08/4/02 (0)
- And an Echoplex....(nt) - will 20:21:03 08/3/02 (0)
- Re: How To Get Off The Merry-Go-Round - Kurt Strain 18:55:09 08/3/02 (0)
- Very difficult once bitten because .... - John C. - Aussie 18:34:48 08/3/02 (1)
- Re: Very difficult once bitten because .... - DKC 06:38:35 08/4/02 (0)
- Yup - Jim McAtee 17:08:54 08/3/02 (1)
- Re: Yup - Steve Eddy 21:06:11 08/3/02 (0)
- Race cars and sail boats are more expensive. - Norm 16:54:04 08/3/02 (3)
- Re: Race cars and sail boats are more expensive. - Adriel 03:07:24 08/4/02 (1)
- H-Cat live? - Norm 07:00:41 08/4/02 (0)
- Whenever we show our system off to friends, I always say... - Mrs. Piggy 17:35:23 08/3/02 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2025, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
