What is your audio axiom?

@dweller Very sage advice but in many parts of the country thats a bit of a reach. Why wait to begin the journey toward the dream system? 

I always tell myself "do not comment on streamer or pricey cables discussions". 

Entire towns have been burnt down over disagreements about the value of [x] dollar interconnects.   

90% of what you read on this forum or any audiophile forum is BS.

Be sure you can audition the equipment in your listening room connected to your system before buying or buy but be able to return for no or a low cost.  A good store, retailer or manufacturer will usually let you.  If not, buyer beware.  You could get stuck with a piece of equipment you don’t like. 

@larsman 

How do you have a room with no sidewalls? Isn't that outdoors?