.....yes, for me it has been worth it. I was always in it for the music, the love of music and as I have gotten older and as my system has progressed my appreciation for music has got even stronger. Like in life, I have met some real dic#$ in this hobby especially some dealers but I have also met some pretty cool people who some I am still in contact with. They have made the hobby more enjoyable. Yes, I could have a vacation condo or a beach house camp near water as that is the trade off, but music has taken me places that I would have never geen able to go to. Enjoy the ride and the journey.....
Has it all been worth it?
I recently turned 63, and I've been into all things audio since the mid 70's. In that time I've spent countless thousands of dollars chasing that damn rabbit down the hole. Solid state, vinyl, cassette, CD, tubes, big speakers, small speakers, pricy gear, cheap gear...been there, done that. Sitting here in my less than acoustically friendly office listening to a Hi-Res version of Angie by TRS this is probably the nicest stereo I've ever had. And even with my compromised hearing (bouts of tinnitus, and a stroke) I know the music sounds as good as it ever has, but yet I can't help but ask myself - has this journey all been worth it? The money, soul searching, reviews, disappointment in the review when it didn't live up to the hype, "am I missing out by not owning _____" etc. Sometimes I wish I were more like my wife who just bought a cheap shelf unit to listen to her CD's and is perfectly pleased with what she hears.
Anyone else find themself at this point sometimes?