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Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?

I’m 63. I’m not wealthy but I have a tolerant wife and I still love to pursue great sound. But I find myself increasingly reluctant to spend significant amounts on new gear. I know my hearing acuity is not as good as it used to be, but my love of music and good sound is not diminished. When considering a purchase, I find myself factoring in cost versus life expectancy (mine!) and auditory function. I’ll even have some guilt about spending my kid’s inheritance. Is something wrong with me?
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roxy54
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OP,
I think your feelings are pretty normal and average. (for someone with our disease) I personally feel satisfied that my system is very good considering my financial means, but I still try different amps, tweaks  etc. as I can afford them just to try different flavors of good, and to mark things off of my mental  "want to try" list while I am alive and able to enjoy them. 
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roxy54
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Who really cares what Robert Harley says? That whole idea is ridiculous. If we get joy from listening as well as experimenting with different gear, so be it. If you go along with him millercarbon, then maybe you ARE too serious about this hobby. 
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roxy54
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+1 chrisoshea
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