I’m in my 50s, and can relate to the original post mainly within the context of diminishing returns.
I don’t doubt that small tweaks can make a difference, and have experienced such differences on many occasions. However, I have never been interested in seeking better sound beyond a certain point. I have built several systems over the decades, and very much enjoy the process. But once I reach a level of quality that I consider to be excellent for the budget, I tend to stop tinkering, and just enjoy the music.
My most recent system has been a challenge, as the listening space is very far from being ideal. However, I think that I may have just found the right synergy, and something as simple as a recent, slight toe-in of the speakers seems to have capped off the process.
Cheers,
Tony C.
– recapped and modified Accuphase E-303X integrated amp
– modified Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP CD player
– Accuphase T-103 tuner
– Harbeth P3ESR speakers
– Audience AU24 interconnects
– Audience AU24E speaker cables
– Quadraspire SVT rack
I don’t doubt that small tweaks can make a difference, and have experienced such differences on many occasions. However, I have never been interested in seeking better sound beyond a certain point. I have built several systems over the decades, and very much enjoy the process. But once I reach a level of quality that I consider to be excellent for the budget, I tend to stop tinkering, and just enjoy the music.
My most recent system has been a challenge, as the listening space is very far from being ideal. However, I think that I may have just found the right synergy, and something as simple as a recent, slight toe-in of the speakers seems to have capped off the process.
Cheers,
Tony C.
– recapped and modified Accuphase E-303X integrated amp
– modified Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP CD player
– Accuphase T-103 tuner
– Harbeth P3ESR speakers
– Audience AU24 interconnects
– Audience AU24E speaker cables
– Quadraspire SVT rack