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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Hey jnovak Ive owned the Krell 20i with the delta 9 upgrade about 2 years now and couldnt be happier, Laser is still going strong, Unit is built like a tank , and has the most incredible slamming bass i have ever heard in a cd player. 

It's just something that people do.

An auto enthusiast gets a new performance car.

What does he do?  Take it in for a tune-up, buy a better air filter, start researching bolt-on turbos.

If you can do 0-60 in 6 secs, you can do it in 5.5.

It's the same with audio.

Rest assured, you can always find something that sounds better than what you have. The quest is half the fun! My suggestion, when you find something you like, take a break and give yourself time to enjoy it. Technology is going to improve; it’s inevitable. When you’re ready to explore again, and you have the funds, it can be crazy exciting to try new things. However, I have discovered, after 17 years and dropping more than 500K, the more expensive your system, the more it’s going to cost you to upgrade. When you reach your spending limit, then it’s time to stop looking. 
You have a system I could only dream of having.  Several things I have learned.
1. Some people are never satisied. They want a different system because they have much money and this is a hobby. Why not?  It may be they just want a change in sound.  
2. Some people will be critial of any system no matter the cost and never be satisfied.
3. For listening pleasure everyone has an opinion.  It does not make their ears any better than yours. It all boils down to what you like and that is all that matters.  
   I am sure there is always something better somewhere?  Again, are you happy with your system?  Try room acoustics  before changing it out.
After almost 40 yrs of involvement in this hobby the most important thing ( for me) is the spectrum roughly between 200-400 hz.  If a system (regardless of quality) is washed out in this area I cannot get "into" it and it loses it's natural potential. Jim Smith of "Better Sound" and many others have mentioned this.