Reaching the top and stoping

After a number of frenzied years of equipment churn, I'm fairly sure about keeping the following components for the long haul:

Quad ESL-57
JPS Labs Aluminata cables (ICs, speaker cables and power cord)
Tom Evans Vibe/Pulse
Audio Note 4.1x Balanced Signature DAC
And a holiday surprise, the KR Audio KR-20 bsi - an 842-powered boat anchor of an amp that has pushed all the others aside.

There is no best... When I look at your list there's nothing on it that I would want. That doesn't mean it's not great gear, just that it's not for me. What you love today and have to have is next months listing in the classified.

If you want the best pre/phono/cartridge you have to have the Soundsmith and the Straingauge. Everything else is a severe compromise!

If you're not listening to vinyl what's the point of getting into hi-end audio. :) CDs are one the way out. Only vinyl is gaining market share... Imagine what it would do if everything were available rather than just a few limited titles...

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My B&W Nautilus 801s and Krell KSA-250 will be in my system for a very long time to come.

Nrchy,

I am not saying what I have is the best but rather is there a place where you stop buying because the products you have are the best for your own system.

I guess you seem to think that the products I have, and will not sell, will be in the next months classified. LOL.

As you can see I am 95% vinyl so we do see a little eye to eye. I don't get your point on that one. A CDP is for love making only!!!!!!!!! unless of course you can get the job done in 20 mins or less.

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I was just talking with someone about this today. The one item in my system that I cannot seem to upgrade from is an original Shunyata Hydra....not from lack of trying. :)

I've had the Hydra for over 4 years, which is a lifetime for me. 80% of my system is less than 15 months old. I've tried replacing the Hydra several times, but just can't find anything that I like better. Go figure.

Cheers,
John