Upgrade phenomenon

cat_doorman-

I've owned a PL HP since it was introduced.  It's perfect for the non -OCD listener. You can either leave it stock, or fuss with it. It's lies right in the middle of audio nonsense. You get a healthy slice of what REALLY nice gear sounds like, for less dough.

Plenty of reviews from both users and mags that align with my ears.

It will drive just about any popular speaker discussed on forums,indestructible, build quality compared to finest and maintenance free.

As you mentioned you can try different tubes to find "your sound." The PL HP is worthy of nice sources, and capable of showing them in their best light.

Focal pairs nicely  with PL. Trust your own ears, though. No one here knows "what's best"

cat_doorman:" Nothing new has been put in yet."
douglas_shroeder:" In other words, the typical Audiophile Nervosa experience. ;)

Hello Cat,

      I'm an Audio Psychiatrist and, as I'm sure my colleague and fellow AP Dr. Shroeder is well aware, his diagnosis of your condition as Audio Nervosa (AN) has multiple variants with the diagnosis typically dictated by the patients's symptoms and the treatment dictated by the diagnosis. Variants of AN:

Symptoms-  Equipment performance anxiety or failure to be excited prior to equipment insertion.
Diagnosis-  Equiptile Dysfunction (ED)
Treatment- Viagra, Cialis and viewing audio porn.

Symptoms- Overly excited prior to equipment insertion.
 Diagnosis- Premature Equipulation (PE)
Treatment-  A general numbing agent applied to the equipment and thinking about baseball.

Disclaimer:   The quality level and value of Dr Tim's Audio Psychiatrist advice and his psychiatric services rendered are directly proportionate to the amount of fees charged. 

Dr. Tim

LOL, that's so nasty, but funny! 

Take a look at my thread... I explain how with almost no cost or very low one, with homemade solutions, and low cost products I created Hi-Fi experience... It is fun and you will feel very proud at the end... read my last post there that explain my principle and endeavour...

The one who takes his audio fate in his own ends smile....Way more simpler than you think, and way more fun than buying new costly electronic components...


https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/miracles-in-audio-by-luck-by-good-choices-by-design-or-by-twe...

@noble100 it could be one of many System Transient Disorders as well. Do I need a blood test or can you diagnose me over the internet?