absolutely!

I hope you find what you are really looking for because its not a better stereo.Thats not true happiness.I hope the chains can be broken for all who suffer from chasing a ghost on the road to nowhere.

audio addiction is a killer just like anything else.Being powerless is horrible

nah...i enjoy my audio addiction

hey your welcome! your support means a whole lot too me

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Absolutely, you're spot on. Anything in excess can become overwhelming-be it work, food, exercise, or even entertainment. As a former jazz musician with two decades of experience, I understand the relentless obsession that comes with creating music. It's a 24/7 commitment, consuming us emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes even physically. Musicians don't have much of an option regarding disconnecting from the work they strive to accomplish. While listeners may enjoy the beauty of our work, they often don't see the intricate complexities and self-imposed burdens behind the scenes. The enjoyment and beauty they benefit from are the results of intense emotional, spiritual, and even physical exertion. Musicians, too, partake in this, but behind the scenes, it's a world full of complexity and many times unnecessary self-inflicted burdens.

Thanks very well said. and yes I reversed my favorite saying.For me helping others gas got me out of self and and a real freedom

@@Beyondabsence Great reply. Yes, there are definitely professions that basically require a level of obsession: musicians, scientists, athletes, surgeons... I'm not sure there is a way to mitigate it as society is either better for having or simply requires these people. With jazz it's tough because, as you know all too well, there is a constant comparison to those super elite musicians who came before them. How many people can play and create music like Joe Pass or Dizzy Gillespie? But that is the standard and what the musician and the audience expect. It's an almost impossible task and definitely takes its toll.

yup that is all it is.

Ya artificial intelligence is destroying peoples lives.You know theres over 700 digital treatment centers in hong kong yet not one atleast I have heard of in Canada.That addiction is very really.People killing in there cars because they just cannot wait to text

this is exactly why I am here

Its at that point when someone passes that imaginary line its not about audio its about a much deeper and sinister issue within.You can run but you cannot hide.You will never be happy inside from a material it just goes on and on and one on the road to nowhere

Love to tell the truth and shed light on this subject.It owns some people they do not own audio equip it owns them and that is very sad

Why?Just some truth as I have experienced.It does not apply for all that is for sure and I do not wish it upon anyone to be owned by audio but I know theres people suffering thats where I come in and let people know there not alone.

its a bad one this one.And a partner is insufficient to stop any obsession.I am here to be open and honest about my experiences and shed some light.In the end when pain becomes great enough the change can take place

@@greatlookinglandscap I understand. If you think about it, entertainment, sports, traveling, anything can be ome an obsession. Workaholism is also one of the worse obsessions. And you are right, a partner can't help with ones obsession, but THE partner can. I listen to my wife a lot and it's easy to follow her very sensible advices.

@@greatlookinglandscap And yes, through enough pain there's an opportunity for change.

ok

many have been there done that like me and round and round they go.This topic really has nothing to do with tubes but a deeper problem

No problem!Love you man!

I care

have you sought actual treatment?It wouldn’t hurt.It saved my life.It will educate and you will learn that food like any addiction is but a symptom to much deeper malady inside

Thanks brother

now thats a good one🤣awesome! buy it all then buy it all over again 😁

thx so very nuch🙏

usually ine had to spend double if not triple to hear a difference in true musical engagement.Its a feeling thing not a listening.I always tell people to max out there budget rather than repeat the same thing and expect different results.When the innos zen mk3 came jnto the roo. it was a jaw dropping musical engagement I hadnt had in over 20 years of digital it was connected to an Ayre qb-9 dsd dac.Its the streamer exact model or the pulse I recommend to people who want to stop the gerbil wheel from spinning

@@greatlookinglandscap Thanks for the incite, but I am operating at a shallower depth in the pool. My original streamer was chromecast audio (approx £60 incl cable), new streamer was Volumio Primo, £679, quite a substantial price difference ! Old cd player was marantz CD 63SE £350 (from 80s or 90s), new one Atoll MD100 £650. In the case of the cd player I know you have to take into account inflation but dacs are supposed to have improved a lot over that many years and at least 1 reviewer and 2 different dealers have suggested the Atoll should sound better in terms of separation of instruments for example ! In the case of the streamers, reviews appear to indicate improved sound quality as you go up in price from the cost of the Chromecast device to the Primo !

@@Chris-nd5seI understand.Please do not pay too much attention on reviews.As deep questions or inquire like you done with me if you choose to watch those guys.My advice is just try and get things into your room if possible before buying.Used market a great tool

@@greatlookinglandscap Yes that's good advice to try things out in one's own room and used market is a good way of doing that. Thanks again.

that ones over my head.Can you clarify as I like to answer comments relating to this topic especially

@@greatlookinglandscap You show people how to recover some sanity, not in just one way, but multiple ways, in this hobby, awesome

@@philipteater3714ahhh ok I understand.Yes I am sick of all these guys doing the same thing relating to audio.I go deeper and really care and do not want people to suffer.I have already done it for them

Thanks so very much!

Have a Happy Mother's Day. I'm going By my Mom's grave site who I lost Canada Day two years ago 😢. Keep family close.❤