The "audiophile gear" I REALLY need is a damn house.


I'm here in my apartment trying to enjoy the Coachella streams and feeling self-conscious about 30 measly watts because my always-quiet neighbors have their front door open trying to enjoy a beautiful spring day. I need a house out in the middle of nowhere so I can actually turn up without bothering people.

moonbinas

Headphones. Good ones, along with a top notch amp and dac. You'll never go back to a mid level two channel system again.

I've always wanted a place where I could throw a rock as hard as I could from my front lawn and not hit the nearest neighbor.  I with you on this. 👍

All the best,
Nonoise

Once you have a house and the system you want, you'll need to turn it up less.  a great system sounds excellent without excessive volume and you can listen all day long.