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When will the "Madness" stop

I have spend 10 years and an amount of money I don't even want to think about on the quest for the 'perfect' system.

I have gone through at least 20 of each component category (CD, Vinyl, Pre, Amp, Speakers, Wires, Gadgets,....). When I look through a Stereophile magazine... it is amazing.... I have had almost one piece from each advertiser.

This thread (my first)... is to ask all you audio experts... those of you who have settled down on a system... stopped the Madness.... what system did you finally find 'close enough' to being perfect.

Here is my answer:

Metronome T2i CD Player, Conrad Johnson 17LS pre, VTL Signature 185 Mono Blocks, EgglestonWorks Rosa speakers, and
Cardas Golden Reference cables.

With many good answers here... maybe this can save some of the others some TIME and MONEY. Especially the time.. since it is so precious !

Thanks ... and enjoy the music !

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twl
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For me, it's been going on over 30 years, and I haven't stopped yet. But, once I get a system set up and working well, I tend to keep it for at least 5 years.
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marakanetz
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let me tell you guys that i've spent most of my money on listening sources 95% vs. the price of my rig that is now easily available for the lookup. everytime i watch for something new or super-extra-ordinary and cool on the record and cd market. i used to even collect an original tapes when i used to have reel-to-reel machine(now sold).
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shamburg
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With regard to speakers, my MADNESS has temporarily stopped. I, along with you, have found bliss with the Eggleston Rosas.
killerpiglet
374 posts
 
Celtic66, you are right on!

It's first and foremost about fun; once it's not fun anymore, and you're still doing it, that's when you're going the wrong way.

KP
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wmcmanus
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After about 10 years as an avid golfer, I put my clubs aside for a while... which has now turned into 6 years. When I can enjoy the game again without being too self-critical, maybe I'll swing a few clubs in the backyard sandbox with plastic golf balls. That way, if I end up in a sandtrap the day I step back on the course, I'll know what to do.

If your audio obsession takes you to madness, do as Marakanetz has suggested - start thinking again about the music you listen to - update your supply at the source level, then forget about the limitations of your equipment and relax - enjoy the music!
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