What steps forward were actually steps backward?


I'm always fascinated to read about how many "upgrades" were improvements, and that very few were actually disappointing and could be considered a "downgrade". Are we all so knowledgeable and incisive that all our hardware purchases are always for the better?

Who is willing to admit that their "upgrade" was a "downgrade"?
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Sold my Mcintosh MA6900 to "upgrade" to the more "audiophile" route. It was an interesting detour but I came back to the Mcintosh and eventually upgraded to tube Mcintosh separates. Just so damn musical. I got annoyed at losing money, but the experience was educational and education is always a worthwhile expense. I learned what I like and don't like (and what's overhyped).

Another set up that I upgraded from only to be disappointed was a Pass Aleph amp and an FT Audio passive pramp. Great for the money, great anyway. Just a little short on dynamics.