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Inventory count
06/15/26 at 15:57:16

I see that people put up their extra equipment up for sale all of the time, a concept that I foolishly don't prescribe to. For whatever reason I keep (not hoard, even though my wife will dispute that fact) most of my equipment. Though I do give a lot away to my friends to spread the wealth around.

Anyway, I just took inventory of what I have laying around my home and came up with a shocking amount.
6 amplifiers
3 DAC's
8 pairs of speakers
2 subwoofers
12 different pairs of speaker drivers for "projects" planned or otherwise
a bunch of speaker cables and various other interconnects.

The worst thing is that I'm looking to buy more stuff!

So am I above average, below average, or just plain sick?

Please don't ask about my cache of BSA motorcycle parts, that is for sure hording !

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Re: Inventory count
Reply #1 - 06/15/26 at 16:00:28

I have two chip amps and a pair of ERR speakers and one PS Audio headphone amp and one pair of Oppo headphones that are not in use. Otherwise, all my equipment is in use in three systems.

I've refined these systems over the last two decades and . . . well I really am quite happy with all three. If I find a lot of cash one day I'd get two ZROCK3 to replace the two ZROCK2 that I have. . . .

I'd say "above average,"

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Re: Inventory count
Reply #2 - 06/15/26 at 16:34:09

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6 amplifiers
3 DAC's
8 pairs of speakers
2 subwoofers
12 different pairs of speaker drivers for "projects" planned or otherwise
a bunch of speaker cables and various other interconnects.

The worst thing is that I'm looking to buy more stuff!

So am I above average, below average, or just plain sick...

I'll go with sick. And I mean that in the most supportive, non-judgmental way possible.

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STR-1002 -> Woo WA22 -> 2x UFO25s, balanced monos
Omega SAM , Hifiman Arya, Audeze LCD-XC

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PointThatThing Verified Member Offline Posts: 36	Re: Inventory count Reply #3 - 06/15/26 at 22:20:27 Have to say this thread makes me feel better about my “habit” Currently 7 amps but trying to sell one (but also a ZMA on order) so 1 out 1 in! Just sold a pair of speakers, so down to 3 sets 4 pre amps, 1 phono stage 5 cd players, 2 turntable's Better stop now before I scare myself
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Bottlehead Seasoned Member Offline Posts: 666	Re: Inventory count Reply #4 - Yesterday at 07:29:16 I’d say that you’re right in the sweet spot for an audiophile, Donnie. And I refuse to even count my gear - too stressful.
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CAJames Seasoned Member Offline "I've run every red light on memory lane." Posts: 3264	Re: Inventory count Reply #5 - Yesterday at 15:08:58 Can we refer to one's ~~horded~~ extra gear as "body count?"
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Donnie Seasoned Member Online Why does it hurt when I pee? Posts: 2531 Central Illinois.	Re: Inventory count Reply #6 - Yesterday at 20:36:49 Hello, my name is Donnie and I am an Audio Slut. I'm a back alley binge listener. A speaker Trollip. I've woken up with multiple Amplifiers!
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Steve Deckert Administrator Offline If the 1st watt sucks why continue? Posts: 6510 East Peoria IL	Re: Inventory count Reply #7 - Yesterday at 20:53:22 Let's be honest, the gear is perspective. People with a broader perspective are often the ones answering most of the questions.
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PointThatThing Verified Member Offline Posts: 36	Re: Inventory count Reply #8 - Yesterday at 23:10:46 Perspective is a fair description, the only reason i have so many amps is a constant curiosity to hear different models/tube types and the easiest way to do this is to buy different amps, so i'll call it a process of discovery...but i do need to find some boundaries...
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Reply #9 - Yesterday at 23:41:59

So Donnie…..I’m going to make you feel a bit better about yourself to keep things in perspective. Here is my active count that are currently in play….

Speaker pairs are 8 ( +1 center channel )

Amplifiers are 9

DAC’s are 5

BT speakers 5

Subwoofer is 1

We are here for you and your audio obsession…great minds think alike!

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Re: Inventory count
Reply #10 - Yesterday at 23:59:07

Truthfully most of my stuff is used in working systems.
Two systems in my stereo room, the main system and a desk system.
Another system in the master bedroom. We both like music playing to fall asleep to.
One in the laundry room, so music can be played folding laundry.
One in the Garage, because I need music when building speakers!

See, not crazy at all!

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Re: Inventory count
Reply #11 - Today at 00:52:27

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Let's be honest, the gear is perspective. People with a broader perspective are often the ones answering most of the questions.

I’m having a hard time connecting the dots between how much gear a person keeps around and their contribution to the forum. I can understand that a person who has had a lot of experience with different gear is better able to answer questions accurately but their interest in posting is likely more related to psychological safety in the context of the forum community and less related to their collecting/hoarding interests. I dunno. Maybe there’s a connection? Smiley

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