Bad Hippie on is onto something here about being being happy with what you have. About being content with what you have, I'll segue into this with this: I seem to remember Sinead O'Conner had something titled "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got." Using this mantra, a fella can save himself lots of grief in chasing the endless stereo set-up. For me, I buy the stuff I can afford/save up for and then say, that's it for spending money; after all, stereo is just a hobby and a non-essential life expense, for most of us.
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
When do you know your system is pleasing to listen to? How do you conclusively prove to yourself that your system sounds good to you? How do you determine that you enjoy listening to music through your stereo? Do you have a suite of measurements that removes all shadow of a doubt that you are getting good sound, sound that you enjoy? Please share.