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Has anyone found Audio Nirvana?

Just want to know how many of you have found Audio Nirvana. Please list you equipment..
demar
ricred1
2,000 posts
 
After many, many years, and much listening I'm finally done. Going to RMAF last year really helped me understand what my preferences were. I changed all of my electronics, cables, source and mostly recently purchased speakers. What I was missing was purchasing speakers that were capable of playing in my 20' x 27' room, with the back wall extending to 24'. 
lynott
87 posts
 

IMO, nirvana exists WITHIN us, as a state of contentment and satisfaction with what we have. That doesn't mean it can't end, because the desire to upgrade or change--EVENTUALLY--is there in all of us, so I think that state of complete satisfaction is ultimately temporary for most audiophiles. For some, nirvana may last many, many years; for others, it may only last weeks.

I don't think I've reached my definition of audio nirvana yet, but I'm probably closer than I've ever been. The gear I use is clearly and undeniably imperfect, but my degree of contentment with it, and with the sound it produces, is a lot greater than with any other system I've had. But to truly reach that point, it takes more than just great equipment and setup. It takes a fundamental, attitudinal shift within all of us, and that comes with hard-won experience, IMO.


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chlv0ter
31 posts
 
I had Jim Smith (Get Better Sound) voice my room recently and the improvement at conclusion vs when we started a couple months earlier, was 100% better.  

I was blown away at the difference and realized that even though I had spent a lot of money on gear, speakers and cables - I had not set up my room and speakers adequately to get the most out of them.  Words can't describe the difference and how much better it sounds... 
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
I followed Frank Zappa's advice when he said I could reach nirvana by night for a nominal service charge...
prof
3,468 posts
 
I distrust any audiophile saying he has reached "nirvana" or "the end" or his "last system" etc...unless he has had that system for at least 10 years.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard audiophiles - friends, acquaintances, on-line etc - announce they finally had that "musical" system that makes them forget all about the audio merry-go-round...only to be upgrading their speakers or some other component within the next year or two. The classic is "I've found the perfect speakers" or amplifier, but then the manufacturer comes out with the updated V.2 version and then it's..."what am I missing?  Can I get the great sound of these speakers...but now BETTER?"  And out comes the checkbook.

I’ve personally given up on the idea, having tried to fool myself enough times. If I can’t get to the destination, I’m going to enjoy the ride.
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