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Down-graded and happy?

I would like to hear from all those who have succesfully down-graded and are satisfied with the sound.
Since, I am still on this merry go around forever upgrading - help me get off this horse.

There was this post about how he down graded from Krell to Acurus amp, and he is satisfied - the sound is a little less liquid and transparent, but not by that much - and he can live with it.

If you have found your sonic-nirvanah, and have down-graded it, could you explain why (in terms of Hifi terms)?

Thanks, and I hope we all get there without breaking our bank account - keeping our loved ones happy as well.
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reubent
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I woundn't necessarily call it a downgrade, but I have greatly simplified my 2-channel systems and I'm extremely happy. System is now:

Quad 99 CDP CD player w/built-in volume control
Channel Islands VMB-1 40 watt mono-block chip amps
Reference 3A MM DeCapo Monitors
Good Cables

That's it! Basically 3 components and very musical. This system is much less expensive than other combinations I've owned in the past. Bought everything used on AudiogoN and paid less than 50% of list for everything.

So, less complicated and less expensive, but not a downgrage sonically.

Enjoy,

TIC
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