At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?


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I am 60 years old. I have bought and sold audio equipment for years while trying out gear to get the perfect blend for my system. At 60, I think I may have one more shot at a major overhaul of my system. Whatever gear I have after this next overhaul is the gear I will ride into the sunset. Geez, I hope I'm not 75 still trying to squeeze that last 3% of sonic excellence out of an equipment upgrade purchase.

I think I'm going to have to draw the line at 65.
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Mitch my Dad overhauled his system at age 73.

Enjoy the next purchases and make it a good one.
I think it will happen either when you move to a smaller place or, if you have heavy monoblocks like I do, when you can no longer lift your amplifiers for your next move.
I think ones hearing acuity would be a smarter barometer by which to judge such changes than age. Some seniors are blessed with very good hearing. I wish I was one them!