I’m probably done. Or nearly. I’m phono-centric and cartridges are consumables, so I might buy one or two more down the road, but unless some electronics blow up, I think my components are set.
As for this hobby being an addiction, I’m happy to discover that I don’t think so. I’ve been lucky enough to work at home for the past 25 years. At least I think it’s lucky; many folks would dislike this arrangement. So I listen to my systems a lot each day, and I love to do that. But recently my wife and I have spent extended periods traveling. Surprisingly, I don’t even think about listening to recorded music, let alone miss it. That’s simply would not be true of an actual addiction. It is one pleasure among many. But clearly I have wondered about it.