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At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?

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I am 60 years old. I have bought and sold audio equipment for years while trying out gear to get the perfect blend for my system. At 60, I think I may have one more shot at a major overhaul of my system. Whatever gear I have after this next overhaul is the gear I will ride into the sunset. Geez, I hope I'm not 75 still trying to squeeze that last 3% of sonic excellence out of an equipment upgrade purchase.

I think I'm going to have to draw the line at 65.
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schubert
7,386 posts
 
Hearing is not just a matter of ears, you brain remembers and fills in the gaps.
Hence famous conductors in the 80's and beyond ,who can't hear 5k on an audiology machine, have no problem correcting a violinist playing in his highest register.

What characterizes an open mind at 20 signifies an empty one at 70.
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Great reason to get what you really want in the younger years and enjoying it
along the way. Telling story Jim, a real word to the wise.

What age or stage to stop. When it no longer matters to your ears, and matters
to much to your wallet. Outside of that, music and hobbies help to keep you
young if only in heart and mind. It is always nice to have something to look
forward too.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I was going to paraphrase Charlton Heston but Truman beat me to it.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
The best point is that if your demise is weighing on you heavily. Then take the attutde that you can't take it with you. Thus my question if you are not going to go out buy the best system you can now, then when?? Go for it !
If you live beyond 75 then yes you might need to reenter the fray, Have courage noe and treet yourself well you have earned every last cent of it.
hamburger
132 posts
 
An audiophile does not have the concept of buying his last amp. You are not an audiophile! ;p
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