@johnk There could be another reason we tend to be constantly rebuilding and tweaking our systems. Studies have shown that Endorphins are released in our brains when we spend money. Just like Pavlov's dogs, we are conditioned to the hit of pleasure we get from buying things. In fact, studies show that more Endorphins are released during the planning process than the actual purchase. And, purchasing items that have a long delivery date keeps the buzz going. Sure we can convince ourselves that changing our interconnects or buying that new power cables is justified by the improvement in sound, but maybe we all need to look in the mirror and accept the fact, we're junkies!!! We should all be pointed to the nearest 12 step program. 🤣 But seriously, there's something to be said for this.
Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade?
If not why are many hardly using the systems they assembled, why are so many upgrading fairly new gear that’s fully working? Seems to me many are designed to impress reviewers, show-goers, short-term listeners, and on the sales floor but once in a home system, in the long run, they fatigue users fail to engage and make you feel something is missing so back you go with piles of cash.