The Law of Accelerating Returns

I Can't quite determine if OCD is a pre-requisite to becoming an Audiophile or is an affliction brought on by being one.

Not that I don't believe in matching components and speakers to work together; not that I don't believe in proper set up of room and components, but sometimes, even when we think we have everything sounding really good, we can't just enjoy the music - we have to fix it till it's broke and then start over, or at least find the next new fix. Usually the more expensive the fix, the better we feel, at least for a while. 

Although reviews and articles on audio gear are sometimes interesting and informative, as far as the AS article, as well as other professional articles and reviews, it's important to consider that their primary objective is to push and promote expensive audio gear - that's what pays the bills.......Jim

@ghdprenticeThe incredible positive reinforcement I have received by attention to detail and paying attention to what stuff sounds like has been so rewarding it is amazing.

I can agree.

I greatly enjoy exploring and auditioning fine audio gear, but I’ve found that, after the do-diligence of matching components, speakers, cables, etc. and tweaking in speaker placement and room fixes, I need to make myself just sit and listen to the music and performance of a variety of my favorite music. Then, when the music, the vocals and all else falls into place and everything sounds and feels right, I need to allow myself to spend more time enjoying the music and less time chasing my tail for that elusive something more

We, more often, need to concentrate and be pleased with what works for us and not worry too much about what it takes to please someone else......Jim