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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 😂!

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kennymacc
496 posts
 

Yes, the end-point is when you run out of $$$$, LOL!!!   

wrm57
1,070 posts
 

If inflation were the concern, the obvious move would be to buy now before prices rise. Economic instability is an entirely different worry. But the penny candy conceit sure sounded clever.

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baylinor
1,499 posts
 

Done until the next purchase. That's the only constant in this hobby.

helomech
1,761 posts
 

Getting off the gear treadmill is mostly about finding the right synergy. Even six-figure systems can be surprisingly disappointing when the synergy is off. Conversely, a six hundred dollar system can sound great with the correct synergy.

Some listeners are better off sticking with tried and true pairings rather than the aimless trial and error most of us seem to do. For example, pairing BBC monitors with LFD amps, B&W with McIntosh, Creek with Epos, etc. 

Most importantly, find a combo of components that's emotionally engaging. Trying to achieve the perfect “audiophile” system or mimic a live performance is a fool’s errand. 

hk_fan
514 posts
 

I could easily stay with what I have, but it's not likely! :)

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