Bottomsup, I agree!!! You did a GREAT job, similar to but better than I started out years ago. Congrats.
In regard to women....girlfriends, wives, etc. I have an attraction to (and the ability in my younger days) and for many years, with respect, been a devotee of beautiful women. I think the Bobfather shares my devotion per our conversation at CF18. Unlike audio where you can just stop, my Carver 350s are my last amp, I will buy nothing else, ever, for my primary system. (maybe a 275 for the bedroom) With women (and I, like Bob are monogamistic with that person, Bob's wife is beautiful inside and out) trust me you never stop paying! I've been with my SO (significant other) J for a long time, she did a lot of big time modeling in the 80s-90s, some of you met her at CF18. Yet looking at my monthly cc bills they continue to sometimes amaze and surprise me. While we have been together quite a while, we don't live together (she's Italian, I hope that's not racist and it's not meant to be. I really don't know anymore ) and it works for us. I've never auditioned another amp since we've committed to each other. No need to upgrade, but you still pay, and that's ok. Call it maintenance, check ups, oil changes, whatever. So it only matters what it sounds like to you and it only matters what it feels like when she kisses you. If both are what you are looking for........you'll be a happy man. If you hear what you want to hear and see and feel what you want to see and feel what more can you ask for. Life is short (trust me, I know) so enjoy the music and the love life, play it loud, play it soft. (BC)