How good is good enough?

I enjoyed my system more when I was drinking more (while listening).

But I will say that now that I am drinking less I do feel physically better.

I become more surprised every day at how well my system satisfies my needs of good music done well, even more surprised how that satisfaction is neither diminished or enhanced by how much or how little was spent. In the words of Delbert McClinton, " I need more and more less and less every day". Enjoy the music

I've noticed myself laughing more and more after reading the prices these days of new equipment in the magazines. 

I'm currently happy with my modest system. I tend to spend time listening combined with playing around with room treatment and speaker placement. 

I don't see myself spending any large sums on equipment for some time but I am thinking about building a set of speakers. That is not in the pursuit of the end-game speaker but more of something to do on the weekends. 

@ellajeanelle ,

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference."

Without going into dollar amounts, there is a limit on what I will spend on "anything". Just because I could afford something doesn’t mean that I will buy it. The cost limit applies more to some of my countless hobbies and less to others, but applies to all of them, nonetheless. They all reach a point of diminishing return and satisfaction for the dollar and that point varies per individual. They key is to have the wisdom to know where that point is and enjoy what you have.

I am also forced to learn the art of making more with less. Necessity is the mother of innovation, being broke is the father of creativity

I think that I am probably a tad diagnostically OCD, and due to that I will never ever be truly happy knowing that there is always something I could do to improve some aspect.

However, I am at a point in my life and disposable income that reality dictates that even if it is not "good enough" it is going to have to do.

There is a very excellent book on Getting Better Sound by Jim Smith - i buy them used and carry a gift copy in my traveling setup box… Lots of things to do improve your system / enjoyment without spending $

So, i am NEVER done…. Lord help me if she discovers, i’ve hidden absorbers behind the wall arte….

I'm satisfied with my system and can't fathom seeing myself drop 6 figures on anything audio. 

It's two-fold. 

When the music sounds spectacular, I am done. I just want to listen.

When I see a gear and start thinking about what it might do for me, I am back to being not done. 

Well, in that case, I am very happy with what I have and how I have it set up. I have no desire to change anything right now. IOW, I'm not lusting for anything. I'm content. So.....all good here.

How good is good enough for you?

So.....what's your question?

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