I like to tinker. Many on this Forum do. In a nut shell that’s it.
Sometimes a new purchase is thrilling until it’s not.
tvad is right. Stop reading all this (in hopes of mining a golden life changing kernel of knowledge). For many, albeit slowly and expensively, this Forum is helpful and fun to learn about other equipment or share something we are passionate about.
Some of my top takeaways.
0.) Everyone here is a music lover and their zeal drives all of this.
1.) Whole house sure protector.
2.) Deal with dirty power and RF inference.
3.) Move your speakers
4.) Nothing wrong with vinyl or digital if done right. Each to their own taste.