John, not to pile on my friend! You and I PM a lot and you know I retired exactly a year ago. Can I afford it? I think so but for my mental state of mind - absolutely.
I was not planning on retiring at 58 but the opportunity came around and I took it. When you get over say 55 or so, the best laid plans do not always pan out. Like having babies - surprise!!! I am not saying I will not ever go back to work but man I am happy.
You do get a different perspective on gear for sure. I look back and am amazed at some of the money I spent on gear and built out an audio room, wouldn't dream of doing that now! Sunrayjack12 is right, I am really able to slow down and enjoy my system. I was always trying to carve out time from work.
Congrats Stereo 5, I have done the same as you - I have 2 pairs of Thiels and love the house sound so I would never need to audition a different model - enjoy those speaks! From what i have read they should be marvelous.
I was not planning on retiring at 58 but the opportunity came around and I took it. When you get over say 55 or so, the best laid plans do not always pan out. Like having babies - surprise!!! I am not saying I will not ever go back to work but man I am happy.
You do get a different perspective on gear for sure. I look back and am amazed at some of the money I spent on gear and built out an audio room, wouldn't dream of doing that now! Sunrayjack12 is right, I am really able to slow down and enjoy my system. I was always trying to carve out time from work.
Congrats Stereo 5, I have done the same as you - I have 2 pairs of Thiels and love the house sound so I would never need to audition a different model - enjoy those speaks! From what i have read they should be marvelous.