Has anyone found Audio Nirvana?

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.

The best you can hope for is a little peace of mind and sound that is good enough to soothe the savage breast.

It looks like we've been looking for "audio nirvana" for a while. This thread was started almost 17 years ago. LOL. Since I suspect the majority of us are perfectionists (& nothing made by man is perfect), audio nirvana is a moving line until we accept the system we have. I've been their a few times (again LOL)

To go to Audio Nirvana you must be holding your remote control, vinyl anti-static brush or headphones or any of your favorite audio tools of the trade in your hand when you die.

I've encountered this audio nirvana chap on several occasions. He's really all that he's made to be. The problem is, his's unreliable and inconsistent. You can't always count on him to be there for you.

All the best,
Nonoise