Infinite? That's a pretty big concept. What hobbies have "infinite" variables? None, and imo not even close. I believe we are on the very, very low side of "infinite" variables (unless one wishes to play fantasy games intellectually). Of course, I do believe the OP was using the term loosely, not technically.
When you begin to gain appreciation of the vast spectrum of performance, even when aggressively experiencing a wide variety of systems, it's a humbling experience. You realize that though the variables are not infinite, they may as well be when it comes to the various outcomes in systems and their performance. I build dozens of systems a year, and the spectrum of performance does not narrow, it widens.
But, and this is critical to me, the enjoyment of variety is endlessly fascinating and rewarding. I spent an hour last night discussing with a manufacturer one Dip Switch inside a DAC that alters the entire performance of the DAC in several ways. It's another whole "infinite" field of variables inside the machines, as our DIY and manufacturer sector knows!
When you begin to gain appreciation of the vast spectrum of performance, even when aggressively experiencing a wide variety of systems, it's a humbling experience. You realize that though the variables are not infinite, they may as well be when it comes to the various outcomes in systems and their performance. I build dozens of systems a year, and the spectrum of performance does not narrow, it widens.
But, and this is critical to me, the enjoyment of variety is endlessly fascinating and rewarding. I spent an hour last night discussing with a manufacturer one Dip Switch inside a DAC that alters the entire performance of the DAC in several ways. It's another whole "infinite" field of variables inside the machines, as our DIY and manufacturer sector knows!