Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?

Why are people always seeking opinions on whether their audio habits are normal or not? Normal is an iPhone and earbuds.
Older and wiser is also the norm.

Also hearing ability only deteriorates over time. So that is always the norm there.
Cheaper? Everybody’s financial situation is unique. It’s also normal to feel guilt if one is not entirely comfortable with ones actions. 

That’s basically the game we play. Everyone will play it as they see fit.
Cheers! 🤪

make smart used purchases and you won't have to worry as the value will remain fairly stable for a few years...

Lots of musicians in the 60’s.... 70’s.... fill in the blank still hitting all the right notes....

spend some of the Kid’s inheritance on Charles Lloyd and the Marvels for example...

You sound like a mature adult; congratulations, as many people never reach the destination!

I’d say something is not quite right with you but I cannot know what this might be.
I do it simple way. I spend a more or less fixed amount on audio upgrades per year. This might vary depending on different factors but not too much. Currently it is about $2k per year. This doesn’t mean that I will spend this amount every year, I could spend $4k on one piece and buy nothing else for two years, unless something breaks. But I cannot get something for $10k and then do no upgrades for five years. The amount is too big for me to spend it all at once unless I can finance it with 0% credit cards, moving from one card to another for five years. Now that is possible considering my high credit rating. So, theoretically, yes, I can do it, but at the moment I won’t. Not in the mood, and the system is balanced enough.