@mbmi +1
he kinda nailed it.
”end game high-end” audio is an oxymoron. It’s a “MY CURRENT end game” proposition in this crazy hobby at best …. Ergo, A current assessment and pause , but thay insatiable thirst, drive, and active hunt for “more” and “better”persists.
The litmus test presents itself by our communal participation in this forum and supported by our attendance at major audio expos .