Happy New Year, folks. In this video I kick off 2026 with the audiophile version of New Year’s resolutions—the ones we all swear we’re going to keep. I start it fast and a little ridiculous, because let’s be honest: “I will buy less gear,” “I’ll actually listen to music instead of testing gear,” “I’ll organize my cables,” and “I’ll stop arguing about target curves online” are basically the lies we tell ourselves every January. But after the laughs, I pivot into the stuff I actually think matters. The real resolutions are about resetting your listening habits: reconnecting with the music that made you fall in love with this hobby, learning the gear you already own more deeply, and being honest about what you truly enjoy (not what the internet says you should enjoy). I also talk about protecting your listening time, sharing more music instead of just opinions, and staying curious. If any of that helps you reconnect with your music—even a little—then that’s a win.