I distrust any audiophile saying he has reached "nirvana" or "the end" or his "last system" etc...unless he has had that system for at least 10 years.
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard audiophiles - friends, acquaintances, on-line etc - announce they finally had that "musical" system that makes them forget all about the audio merry-go-round...only to be upgrading their speakers or some other component within the next year or two. The classic is "I've found the perfect speakers" or amplifier, but then the manufacturer comes out with the updated V.2 version and then it's..."what am I missing? Can I get the great sound of these speakers...but now BETTER?" And out comes the checkbook.
I’ve personally given up on the idea, having tried to fool myself enough times. If I can’t get to the destination, I’m going to enjoy the ride.
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard audiophiles - friends, acquaintances, on-line etc - announce they finally had that "musical" system that makes them forget all about the audio merry-go-round...only to be upgrading their speakers or some other component within the next year or two. The classic is "I've found the perfect speakers" or amplifier, but then the manufacturer comes out with the updated V.2 version and then it's..."what am I missing? Can I get the great sound of these speakers...but now BETTER?" And out comes the checkbook.
I’ve personally given up on the idea, having tried to fool myself enough times. If I can’t get to the destination, I’m going to enjoy the ride.