Diminishing Returns

You're in a an admirable spot.

I've been comfortable with my system for a few seasons. No urge to replace anything, other than a  phono cart, which I recently did-2nd Audio Technica ART9, for a great price.

All is well, in audio world. I am just on the perpetual hunt for "stampers" in the bins of my neighborhood record stores.

Rekkids, rekkids and more rekkids!

I do enjoy reading the AN threads(audio nervosa) about  contentious subjects. Fun reading.

To everyone else,

If I came across as being judgmental,  I sincerely apologize.  That certainly wasn't my intent. 

You did not IMHO

You absolutely did not....

It's nice to be at peace with yourself and listening to music.  Just finding the joy and stimulation music can bring is enough.  I was there for about 18 years while my kids were growing up and out with their own families.  I had basketball to coach and watch and help my kids play the game they also loved.  The music was a nice diversion then.  I hope to return to those days very soon.  Although it is intensely fun finding something that makes a considerable difference for the positive in my own system.  It's also great fun meeting fellow 'philes, music lovers, and now in some cases, good friends.

Good luck to you rvpiano!