Yep, it's a hobby like anything else.

I can't tell you how many times I met someone who said "I'd NEVER spend that much on a stereo..."

But they will have aggregious amounts of money into a car, boat, or other hobby.

Most stereo's start out modest and grow over time anyway. It's a journey of taste and discovery.

I will enjoy it despite some people insisting "YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY TELL THE DIFFERENCE IN _________ and ___________ ." I laugh it off and put on the Lp version that sounds better to me than any cd version of the same thing anyway. If someone says I can't tell the difference between LP and Cd, they are truly medicated.