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Validation

To go along with my post about how competitive you are regarding your set, is this question: Do you need someone to validate the quality of your set or can you be happy with it all by yourself?  In my case, no one has heard my set in a long time and I’ve made many improvements.  So far, I’m very pleased with what I’ve done, but I do wonder what others might think.

How about you?

rvpiano
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audphile1
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What’s the latest change(s) in the system @rvpiano 

did you get a new DAC?

drrsutliff
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No I spend 95% of my system time as a solo listener. I do have a small group of audio friends all about an hour drive from each other that when we do get a chance to have visits, eat good food, and listen to each others systems I believe the smiles seen on faces and some occasional toe tapping motion does make the day a little more special.

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rvpiano OP
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@audphile1 

My latest acquisition is the Aurender N200 streamer.
 Changed my listening habits. I still have the Benchmark DAC.

kennyc
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Seeking validation from others is setting one up for disappointment when they don’t approve.  High-end audio is supposed to be a subjective personal journey, tailoring the sound to each of our own satisfaction.  We don’t subsequently look to others outside our hobby for their approval

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hbarrel
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As of today no one has heard my new system.
I’m happy. And in the end that is all that matters. 

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