Three things I’ve learned about listening.

I will never understand how this is a hobby.

I am always enjoying the music. It’s just the fact that I don’t Have a couple million dollars sitting in a bank somewhere. So I skimp and save for the next one. Currently on the fence about whether to get a network switch or a GIK Acoustics panel https://share.google/5CYJe950spPMsW9rG to put in between the TV any suggestions?

I like your list.

I recently upgraded my amp, and the sound of the music changed. More bass, crisper bass, more stereo separation, more detail, slightly different sound, possibly a bit 'brighter' or possibly just more detail... who knows?
Anyways, it has been less than a week and honestly, I am now so used to the 'new' sound, it is becoming hard to remember the 'old' sound. I wrote down my impressions a week ago, or else all I could have said is 'its better'.
@rvpiano  "3. If it sounds really good, leave it alone."   So true.

Good advice all around. I channeled my "need" to always be chasing better sound into finding new music. The worlds music is at our fingertips.

My favorite is "If it sounds really good, leave it alone"!