at 60 I am also thinning the herd considerably……. My goal for 2022 is to get down to a single TT …. wish me luck
I may be able to help you ^there^
Back on the topic…
I usually get the best gear I can afford, with the expectation it will not be replaced. But I did get some “good enough” gear, that is no longer used. Usually tuners, DVD players, CD players. Etc.