New Component Upgrade Success Rate


I like to try a new component once in a while when the upgrade bug hits.  Cables, tubes, power cords, power conditioners, headphones, maybe even something major like a preamp or a DAC.  I've noticed my successful adoption rate is pretty low and I usually end up returning the new component.  About one out of every four or five attempts is a success.  I'm batting about .200.   What is your successful adoption rate when you try something new?
mward

Showing 2 responses by sgordon1

Are you paying attention to the small things?
speaker placement, seating position, furniture in the room,
wall and floor challenges?  What about cabling and attention
to vibration control, for each and every piece?

Instead of chasing the holy grail  by changing components,
you might want to focus on getting the most from the
main pieces that you already own.  (This is cheaper and more fun.) Have you read Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound?"