Just Ordered New Speakers

True, we never really know what life has in store for us.
I'm hoping to work until I am 65, but that is not a given.

It sounds like you've worked hard enough, it's time to enjoy yourself.
I've owned a VPI Prime for about a year now, very nice table/arm combo!
It sounds like you will be set up nicely for retirement, congrats!!

Cheers,
John

I'm a vintage guy myself, but I will say this on retirement, my older brother was waiting for 66, he did'nt make it.
He passed away at 65, all I could think of after the sorrow was what a waste chasing every last penny he could get.
After a life time of working, just be happy to retire and do what you want for as long as you have left.
I have been retired and I can tell you, it's nice to do what you want.
Especially listening to music anytime you want and no set bedtime.
Nothing as nice as Egales at 3 in the morning after a set of Pink Floyd.

as sunrayjack12 stated above it is time to loosen up the purse strings. I am running toward the finish line. Have loved the hobby and enjoyed how the upgrades along the way. My set up is a Vitus intergrated amp. [RI-100] along with a set of CR-1 TAD speakers and the Lumin S-1 and Nordost speaker Valhalla 2 speaker cables along with power cords. Not a perfect set up. All on my 3rd floor with appropriate wiring from the basement to the 3rd floor.
 

@sunrayjack12, you make a good case. My father died at the age of 62, and never made it to retirement, so I can relate.
If I KNEW I was going to kick the bucket before I hit 70, I would probably walk away much sooner than 65.

However, I also work with two fellows who are still working full time in their mid-70's (73 and 74). That scares me even more. The thought of retiring too soon, running out of dough, and having to go back out and work full time again in my 70's is terrifying.

For now, I'm healthy, and I need to make hay while the sun shines.
There are no guarantees in life, hopefully I get to enjoy a few years of retirement when my time comes.

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.