Three weeks without music

[Rockchild]

As I type, it’s the first time in three weeks I’ve listened to my system. Partly due to tinnitus and getting jobs done and sorting my car for a track day.
I’d actually lost interest in Hifi due to the tinnitus but it’s finally worn off so I’m having a listen to Deacon Blue and it’s sounding pretty fab into a 25 year old Cyrus amp and my Harbeths.
Long story but waiting for a new amp. The Harbeths sound decent on most amps tbh.
Ok, cheated a bit, I’ve converted the Cyrus 3 to take the PSX-R which really transforms the amp. I’ve also replaced a number of components in the amp.
Amp came broken from @JAD free other than a donation to the Ukraine fund. Son is supposed to have it but just as well he hasn’t as I’ve been waiting a while for my replacement

Anyway, time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost.

 

[audio_PHIL_e]

time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost

If that's true I'm going to lurve mine when I finally get it together!

 

[hiacedrifter]

2 years and counting

 

[John (big)]

As I type, it’s the first time in three weeks I’ve listened to my system. Partly due to tinnitus and getting jobs done and sorting my car for a track day.
I’d actually lost interest in Hifi due to the tinnitus but it’s finally worn off so I’m having a listen to Deacon Blue and it’s sounding pretty fab into a 25 year old Cyrus amp and my Harbeths.
Long story but waiting for a new amp. The Harbeths sound decent on most amps tbh.
Ok, cheated a bit, I’ve converted the Cyrus 3 to take the PSX-R which really transforms the amp. I’ve also replaced a number of components in the amp.
Amp came broken from @JAD free other than a donation to the Ukraine fund. Son is supposed to have it but just as well he hasn’t as I’ve been waiting a while for my replacement

Anyway, time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost.

lovely looking system. what car for the track day I'm an elderly petrol-head.

 

[audio_PHIL_e]

2 years and counting

I thought 18 months was a Long Stretch. Are we inside?

 

[StingRay]

I had 6 weeks off. Had problems with Qobuz, got fed up with it all. Had a guest staying as well.

Have tinnitus as well but don't notice that much now unless someone mentions it.

Now back with Tidal but not playing much but then I dont tend to play so much in the summer anyway.

A break can do you good sometimes.

 

[Rockchild]

lovely looking system. what car for the track day I'm an elderly petrol-head.

Nothing special. Mazda MX5 Supercharged.

 

[Amormusic]

time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost.

This. Couldn't agree more.

I was in heaven yesterday after over 5 months of nothing except headphones.

I realised just how much I love my music. And also what a phenomenal system I own and how lucky I am to own it.

It ran tingles up my spine yesterday and raised a tear to my eye whilst listening.

Hope your new amp doesn't take too long Jon!

PS - what's the new amp incoming that dethroned the Sugden?

 

[Rockchild]

This. Couldn't agree more.

I was in heaven yesterday after over 5 months of nothing except headphones.

I realised just how much I love my music. And also what a phenomenal system I own and how lucky I am to own it.

It ran tingles up my spine yesterday and raised a tear to my eye whilst listening.

Hope your new amp doesn't take too long Jon!

PS - what's the new amp incoming that dethroned the Sugden?

I’ll reveal all once sorted. Of course I miss the sugden but I needed a bit more grip with the Harbeths. I had several loaners here to try and all dismissed. More money doesn’t always mean better sound

 

[myles]

Nothing special. Mazda MX5 Supercharged.

You need to start an off-topic thread on this car! Nothing better than a nice supercharger whining from behind you (in my case!).

 

[bencat]

I am very different from all of those posting . I could not and have never managed a day without music , for me at least it would just not be possible . Not a view on others just an honest comment of myself and what I need to live. Having suffered now for about three years from tinnitus I need the additions of music to make the issue liveable . Each case is unique and this is what works for me . Using noise cancelling ear buds makes my tinnitus go away but I am not able to use this all day every day . I keep it to going the gym , shopping and waking around town . At home music is playing all the time I am awake and is playing till I go to sleep and then turns itself off . There is no way I could manage or survive a day without music playing even in the lowest form .

 

[rabski]

Odd coincidence is that I'm currently listening for the first time in over a week. Similar reasons as well. An ear infection gave me a nasty bit of tinnitus and partial hearing loss in one ear, but I've also been doing some major stuff in the garden and house, so most days it's been work, then work on the house or garden, then work, then shower and bed.

It sounds better now than I can ever recall. Mind you, there's one hell of a review amp in the system at the moment, so it has every right to sound a bit special

 

[Psilonaught]

I've only listened to my system once in the last couple of weeks too. I go though phases of listening 3-4 evenings in a row then not at all. I think it is good to have a break

 

[hiacedrifter]

I thought 18 months was a Long Stretch. Are we inside?

No comment

 

[EddieRUKidding]

I got feed up with Tidal not streaming 4'33" correctly the timing was all out...............

 

[maddog_007]

As I type, it’s the first time in three weeks I’ve listened to my system. Partly due to tinnitus and getting jobs done and sorting my car for a track day.
I’d actually lost interest in Hifi due to the tinnitus but it’s finally worn off so I’m having a listen to Deacon Blue and it’s sounding pretty fab into a 25 year old Cyrus amp and my Harbeths.
Long story but waiting for a new amp. The Harbeths sound decent on most amps tbh.
Ok, cheated a bit, I’ve converted the Cyrus 3 to take the PSX-R which really transforms the amp. I’ve also replaced a number of components in the amp.
Amp came broken from @JAD free other than a donation to the Ukraine fund. Son is supposed to have it but just as well he hasn’t as I’ve been waiting a while for my replacement

Anyway, time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost.

Yon AC/DC would gie me tinnitus anaw mate!

 

[newlash09]

As I type, it’s the first time in three weeks I’ve listened to my system. Partly due to tinnitus and getting jobs done and sorting my car for a track day.
I’d actually lost interest in Hifi due to the tinnitus but it’s finally worn off so I’m having a listen to Deacon Blue and it’s sounding pretty fab into a 25 year old Cyrus amp and my Harbeths.
Long story but waiting for a new amp. The Harbeths sound decent on most amps tbh.
Ok, cheated a bit, I’ve converted the Cyrus 3 to take the PSX-R which really transforms the amp. I’ve also replaced a number of components in the amp.
Amp came broken from @JAD free other than a donation to the Ukraine fund. Son is supposed to have it but just as well he hasn’t as I’ve been waiting a while for my replacement

Anyway, time from your system can actually have a benefit and you appreciate it more whatever the cost.

Sorry to hear that you are currently suffering from tinnitus sir

But happy to know that you have THE music back

Iam still 26 weeks away from music, and another 4 weeks before I get to it

 

[bigrod]

I often go several days or even a couple of weeks , when work and other life schedules take up my time ..
It’s always great to put on the first record after a couple of weeks

 

[Rockchild]

lovely looking system. what car for the track day I'm an elderly petrol-head.

Ready for the off. Kept me away from the sounds

 

[John (big)]

Ready for the off. Kept me away from the sounds

Keep you away from sounds, that must make music all on it's own.