It ended for me. The only component I bought in the last few years is a Wiim Streamer because I wanted to add a cheap streamer to my basement surround system. I have been very happy with my main system as is.
Does it ever end?
I have recently been on yet another search for more magic for my system. ( current components; Leben CS 600, Electrocompanient ECM MK II Dac Steamer, Feikert Volare TT with Soundsmith Zephyr, Leben phono stage and countless NOS tubes). As I sit here and listen, and incidentally burn dinner, it sounds lovely. Yet the itch is always there to try another tube , cable , a new network switch, a LAN filter etc. I recently calculated that I have more tube years than years to live. ( I won't share the numbers as they embarrass even me ). And, I wonder, when will the itch stop; as again it sounds quite nice as it exists currently. Oh well, back to burning dinner.
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Interesting posts! Its also interesting no mentions of spousal restraints. I think I might go on experimenting for years if not for my wife's more conservative approach to spending. I do think the internet has fueled much of my exploration. Prior to my current set up I lived for at least 20 years with an old Rega Brio integrated amp and Spendor SP-1's. But bottom line, you only live once and you certainly can't take it with you when you go. |
I agree with @ghdprentice Go big or go home. Do it right the first time (Or at least for a longer term) I just went through this just as he describes. My last few touches were power cords and vibration control. (Before that it was cabling) All of this after I got the components I could afford that make me happy. Good luck! |
I can relate to the OP's thoughts, I'm not sure it will ever completely end because technology advances and the allure of something "better" will always be intriguing. I think I'm close to the end of "big" upgrades. The key for me was finding the sound that really checks the boxes for me with the fewest compromises. I could go for bigger and better of that sound, but no longer feel the need for something different. So, given my age, I doubt there will be any more makeovers, but I've thought that before. To paraphrase Santayana (some say Plato), "Only the dead have seen the end of upgrades." |
I have thought multiple times I was done with upgrades, alas not to be. However, the one thing I have not wanted to update lately are cables. Specially solid silver cables. They take soooo long to break-in, it's a real PITA. I feel plenty content now, but at a very high cost. If money is a concern, treat your upgraditis or go broke. |
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