I'll weigh in. You're not a serious audiophile if you aren't positive that that certain piece of extra gear won't extract just a little bit more performance from your system. Kinda like sailing!
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
Let's start a coversation kinda tongue in cheek about this question. Also lets comment on the other way around . Your not a serious audiophile if you don't have ????? I will post my thoughts after several others have posted. Mike