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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I am absolutely finished after I install the new speaker cables I ordered last week.
 

Although they may expose a weakness in my standard power cables.  So definitely after I evaluate new power cables. Of course, plugging in new power cables into a standard wall outlet seems silly.  Hmm, I really need a way to listen to my old SACDs.  I see Innuos has released new high end streamers.  Wait, what was the question?

It appears that it's not only Americans that are that, it's like a wave going around the globe.

As for sort of therapy, audio equipment and other purchases, there is no doubt about that. Effective or not, it varies, I guess.

I am finished once I: complete my audio room, get the room treatments done, buy another pair of speakers, upgrade my DAC, get a new streamer, and finish about 30 DIY cables I bought bulk cable and connectors for. So nowhere near done

I'm done changing things unless something breaks down. Am I done adding things? Who know but any additions are very few and far between. I still browse the listings but just for entertainment.

I somewhat agree with @gano to the extent that I use audio as an escape from problems and frustrations the world inevitably brings.  I'm grateful that I have audio as a coping mechanism, as it's not bad for my heath, but it can be expensive if not controlled.