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Have I gotten complacent?

I’ve not made any changes to my system since 2015 and I mentioned to someone that I’m done, my system is great, and no point in changing anything. Oh sure, if something needs repair, that’s a different story and my very old Linn Arkiv B cartridge can’t last forever. But when I said I was done, the person said I have become complacent (which may not be a bad thing). Does anyone think I’m seriously missing the boat? Take a look at my profile for my gear. Tell it to me straight- good, bad or ugly is all ok. 

Thanks and and let me get back to listening (The Nightfly at the moment; before that some Kenny Burrell) 
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nonoise
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To say that you're not a real enthusiast unless your constantly looking for new and better is to succumb to a pathology of your own making. You know what you're doing. 👍

All the best,
Nonoise
tooblue
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You are fine, know your system from previous post and we share a lot of things equipment wise. I am in a like position, other than replacing and repairing as things go down, I am done and feel great about it. Replaced VTL MB125s that were 20 years old with a pair of Quicksilver M120s and had my ZYX Universe rebuilt. I have assembled a very nice headphone set up for my home office in the last 2 years but have made no changes to my main system except the 2 mentioned. You, we are fine.
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jond
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@zavato  I'm with you I've had my amp and preamp both over 10 years now, my speakers and dac both over two years now. Other than replacing a few tubes here and there I am pretty much done. Oh and my dac is out getting a cap upgrade, though I've had it two years its 24 years old. I like the sound I'm getting and no real plans to change/upgrade anything, except  to add a turntable next year
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zavato ...

If you know Kenny Burell, nothing more is needed.

Very nice system, by the way.
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jtcf
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I'm done too,unless something breaks.When my CD player bit the dust a couple of months ago I was more annoyed than excited about auditioning new gear.I just want to kick back and enjoy now,maybe a tweak or two once in a while.We can enjoy our hobby and continue to learn and discuss without constantly swapping components in and out.
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