Does it ever end?

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

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  …😎

@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? 

Sorry, Bud, but it never goes away permanently until you're dead.  I've been going backwards periodically, swapping out several components for an old but nice sounding receiver in a room or two.  I find it easier on the eyes to look at one old Luxman R-1120 instead of three or four components.  Much less cluttered, especially when you factor in the cabling.  And the sound is close, if we're honest with ourselves.