I wasn't going to share this, but I think I will. I've been completely sober for 3 years now (got my 3 year chip on the 3/11). So, I know I have addiction issues. At times, I wonder if I just switched addictions from drugs and alcohol to being an audiophile.
But, I get tremendous joy from music. It’s like one of the only things that I enjoy in life. So, it makes sense I’d be attracted to high-end audio. I see it as a healthier addiction, something that isn’t hurting me. I’m not going into debt or missing work or anything like that.
However,
@mammal post got me thinking. I think I might be going into “emotional feedback loops” and “escapism.” But, is that a bad thing? Shouldn’t research on components, listening to different equipment, and enjoying music result in some form of escapism, by design?
But yeah, I do spend a considerable amount of time researching products, reading all the reviews I can find, and trying and purchasing different equipment. Perhaps Covid has helped to facilitate this situation, as I’m not hanging out with people, going on dates, etc.
All this talk about addiction has me thinking though. I know being an audiophile is definitely better than being an alcoholic or drug addict. But, perhaps it’s not an either/or situation
I dunno, I guess I need to self reflect more. This thread is helping out though, and thanks to
@mammal for sharing his experiences.
For the time being though, I’ll continue loving and listening to music