Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?


I’m 63. I’m not wealthy but I have a tolerant wife and I still love to pursue great sound. But I find myself increasingly reluctant to spend significant amounts on new gear. I know my hearing acuity is not as good as it used to be, but my love of music and good sound is not diminished. When considering a purchase, I find myself factoring in cost versus life expectancy (mine!) and auditory function. I’ll even have some guilt about spending my kid’s inheritance. Is something wrong with me?
jdmccall56
Dear poster,
I have retired twice and will again at the end of this year for good.  I have always faced the situation of upgrading my system like all of us have in our years of chasing the unobtainable.  My current system is very good with no real weak components.   So my next upgrade and possibly last is a serious cartridge upgrade on my turntable.  I have a good budget so I can get what I want.  Whatever I don't spend will go into our travel fund that my wife will also enjoy.  

As far spending my kids inheritance if the whole world doesn't collapse and we all become homeless there will be plenty left for them.  Enjoy what you enjoy now and try not to have any regrets.
If you want to feel good about being old, and glad you won't be here for the near and far future (unless you believe in reincarnation), watch Planet Of The Humans on YouTube.
The older and richer I've grown, the more frugal I have become. My car is old. My clothes are threadbare, and I don't want to spend money on expensive kit. 
I don't even care about not spending the kids' inheritance.  What is wrong with me?