How often do you swap out equipment in general

I am probably one of the worst when it comes to swapping out components. In the past 2.5 years I have had 4 different speakers, 4 different preamps, 3 different amps, and 4 different cdps. My system has remained stable for the past 2-3 months which is a record for me. I usually start thinking about changing things out right about now. I am actually kind of depressed because I know my system is stable now. For the foreseeable future, I will be looking into cables and other tweaks which should somewhat satisfy my upgrade itch though it will never give me the same thrill as getting an new component.

I agree with Dennis_the_menace and timrhu. I just dont think I will get a major improvement without spending mega bucks, which of course I am unwilling to do (reality check: just 3 short years ago I almost choked at the thought of spending $2K on a cdp, now my cables cost that much!). Now that my system is stable its been fun focusing on other hobbies that took a back seat while I went crazy putting together my system. For example, this year we outfitted the family with all new snowboarding gear and clothing. It was expensive but well worth it as we had a great time snowboarding this year. Anyway, I am sure my system will stay stable for a few years until I go nuts again and spend a small fortune to upgrade everything. I am looking forward to it!