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Really satisfied???

I was wondering how many audiophiles are really satisfied with their systems to a point where they feel like there is no need to upgrade anymore. I say to myself sometimes there is no way anything else i can buy or replace can make my system sound any better. But then the next day i am looking and reading about what cd player or separates may sound better than my Krell KPS 20i.  My system consists of Krell FPB 600 , Mark Levinson 38s, Krell KPS 20i , Krell B&W Bass Alignment filters BAFs Balanced (2) , B&W Matrix 800s , Straightwire Crescendo speaker cable and interconnects. Am i really satisfied?? Hmmmmmm 
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ghosthouse
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@dweller

Good point. Not enough made of how biological factors (e.g., hearing acuity, mental energy, emotional state) contribute to the listening experience. If room acoustics are rolled in under "hardware", then the Big 3 contributors could be called Hardware, Software & Wetware (or so I think).
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jond
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I am satisfied with my system very satisfied in fact. Can it be improved? Of course it can! But. To really make a meaningful improvement would require a fairly outsize expenditure. So I tinker around the edges but overall I am happy to let things stay where they are.
douglas_schroeder
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I use constructive dissatisfaction to derive more satisfaction.
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don_1
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It is in our DNA, do not fight it , just succumb and Enjoy the Music!!!
mickeyb
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Been good for 20 yrs. jbl l65a, dynaco pas 3 pre amp, hafler dh-500, pioneer pl630 tt, 
rega saturn CD player. Couldn’t be happier! 
All that stuff combined won’t buy you a high end integrated today. Doubt it would sound as good anyway. 
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