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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.

rivinyl
guscreek
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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...

billstevenson
1,197 posts
 

During his 70th Birthday Press Conference Duke Ellington was asked when he would retire.  His answer:  "Retire to what?"

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mike4597
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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  …😎

stuartk
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@rivinyl 

Does it ever end? There's no "it" --  there's just you and your free choice to act upon or ignore the ongoing desire for "more".  

@billstevenson 

You are comparing making art to consuming electronic components? 

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