Totally legit question, one my wife has asked more than 100 times I would guess...most recently as yesterday when I was talking out loud wondering if the Marantz PM 10 integrated I saw online for a great deal was "so great it would be THE one". She repeated....if you buy it just get rid of the boxes of other stuff in the closet and garage and under the bed. I actually had forgotten about under the bed...my original MA5100 from 50 years ago. BUT, I dont know that I am done...even at almost 70 with less than perfect hearing. I havent gotten anything new since 2016, partly cuz I live in the middle of nowhere but also because I truly like my main system right now. BUT, I think can I take it to the next level...Vandy Treos or similar...some great next level amp? So, I guess the addiction still burns...maybe not as bright but mostly because I cant hear anything in person here and recently our travel money has gone into home and car repairs and stock market declines as has the "stereo account".
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I wonder if out there somewhere there’s a support group called Audiophile Anonymous 😂 that addresses Audiophiles constant need for perfection. For my self I would probably benefit from a couple of these group sessions. Putting humor aside there’s some truth to this hobby being addictive and at some point there has to be an end point where you are there and the need to upgrade serves no useful purpose. I can’t say I’m 100% there yet, but something inside me tells me I’m getting close to hitting rock bottom and when I do maybe I’ll see the light, or maybe not 😂!