It never ends... enjoy the ride ! When you start to NOT want to touch your system because it sounds so good, you're close to getting off the equipment merry go round.
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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@rivinyl True about not being able to take it with you but if someone on this side turns your system up to 11 you'll still hear it... |
I just completed a four-year upgrade cycle after minimal purchases for 29 years while paying a mortgage, commute costs, and college for two children so they had no debt. Just this past week I received what is likely the last element of this upgrade cycle, an Innuous Stream One with a couple of options. I have spent far more than I intended, but much less than I might have, with the full consent of my lovely wife. The results are … simply stupendous. We are approaching having the performances in our living room. It is now time to sit back and enjoy the music. At my advanced age, I think this round of upgrades will be my last, … although …😎 |
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