Can an “audiophile” ever be satisfied with a system?

@mglik a "huge" difference, no. Noticeable? Probably, but for sure the Tri Planar is a very cool arm and well designed. Nothing like pride in ownership. Next you need a pair of Ralph's MA 2 amplifiers:)

@hilda45, I think we have a misunderstanding? I just think that "good enough" has to be interpreted on an individual basis. My version of "good enough" does not care about price. So my version seeks the best possible design which I probably can not afford, at least yet. Consequently I always have a "best system" in my head which evolves as new equipment is released. I do find it interesting that my "best system" is nowhere near the most expensive system imaginable. Last I checked it was $350,000 a mere pittance. Off the merry-go-round? I seriously doubt it. Does it matter while I am listening? Absolutely not.  

hilde45, I think the variety come with the genre of music not the equipment. Good enough? This concept is probably right. Once you are into the really expensive gear you evaluate it based on whatever criteria you have in mind. For instance the very best turntable which meets all of my criteria is the Dohmann Helix. For me there is no better turntable not that a better one is not possible. That would make the Helix "good enough." Once your entire system is "good enough" are you finished"

You are off the merry-go-round when you are dead. (or out of money)