The two stages of audiophilia


1. Compulsively and fanatically build the best audio system you are able to and can afford.

2. Sit back, listen to MUSIC and enjoy your system.
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What's the matter with Audiophiles there never happy with there system....me included...Most of us listen with our Eyes....which is s situation where your never happy even when you have a killer system....
I’ve been in separates for 50 years! I just went to an integrated amplifier and love it!
it sounds great 
great sound stage 
great clarity 
and it’s class D!!!!- lots of power!
no heat either
my bookshelf speakers sound so deep that a sub would be an overkill! So happy!
now the problem- the amp
Is so  revealing , that a poor recording sounds awful!
I need to go to AA (audiophiles annon) for the twelve step program! 


@larryro2 ,

I did the same thing going from a Naim pre/power to a Creek Destiny integrated.

In no way did I regret the decision.

That finally put an end to my worrying about endless amplifier upgrades - a Naim six pack anyone?

The Creek is at least as powerful as my Naim combo was, and it has a remote.

"I need to go to AA (audiophiles annon) for the twelve step program!"

Maybe this forum is as good as?
1.  Chase something that does not exist.

2.  Realize "Density" in the sound in proper proportion trumps the chasing and allows you to get back to the music not dictated by your chase.  "Sweetspot" is overrated...     "live ambient" is preferred.