Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?

Yes but only because money’s too tight to mention. I feel fortunate, however, because my system has never, ever been better. So the break from contemplating “what’s next” has been an eye (ear?) opener. I’ve been forced to deeply consider what I’m hearing and how I go to this point and what, if anything, I would have done differently. That’s opened up a lot of things for me. Weird how life works like that sometimes.

Yep, done I think.  From many boxes to minimum.  Aavik, Borresen, Ansuz. See system.

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".

Not "rock bottom" (per author) in my journey, rather, mountain top for me. No desire for improvement to my rig as I’ve assembled gear over the years and have reached my goal. I am a lucky dog as I’ve run out of money anyway. I spend my pennies strictly on music now, and having a blast doing so.