Done, really done!

Zavato ,
You find your current audio system "incredibly satisfying " that’s commendable and I hope this feeling continues for years to come. I believe that this state is more achievable if the priority is on the music as opposed to chasing "sound" in an attempt at perfection (which doesn’t exist).

If the quest is for so called absolute best sound then the search never ends and there’s the potential for frustration and in some cases angst. I think it’s fair to say we indeed want terrific sound quality but in the context of "music" reproduction and engagement in our homes.

I’ve had the same system for 8 years and I am as happy and satisfied with it today (maybe more so) than when new. Utterly and thoroughly musically and emotionally connecting without fail. What is very gratifying is that it is a personal endeavor for each of us as we construct a system based on individual and unique preference.
Charles

Charles- you are correct. Once you give up the chase for the absolute best and appreciate what you have, the equipment, though a means to an end, melts away and the music stands as the priority. Said another way, if nothing stands between the music and your enjoyment of the music, you've reached the sweet spot. I'm in the sweet spot. 

Zavato
Hope you can maintain that Zen like status quo mindset...lot more wallet friendly and relaxing.
I was in the same space about 2 years ago, my then existing setup had been unchanged for about 22 months and I was just enjoying the music every opportunity I had.
Then my employer dished out a huge Xmas bonus which even after splitting down the middle with the wife still left me a goodly amount of play money.
And so it started....again.....lol.
I would say I am now just about back to that same mindset of being extremely happy with my main rig and has been playing music approx 8 hours a day at least for last month or so.
But I think I will never say never again!
Enjoy and happy holidays!

Zavato, I'm happy for you!
In the past I went two years without a change however then a transport went bad or in the last case Bob of Cerious Technologies came out with his new Matrix line of interconnects etc. and here I go again with experimentation! 

uberwaltz, 

Your boss gives you a huge bonus and your wife accommodates your hobby...well if that ain't the absolute lowdown dirtiest trick, Lol!!

We should all have it that good!

Here's to your 'predicament'.

Cheers!