Where to invest

No BS talk around the subject here. Invest your money in the amp you will likely hear a bigger difference than upgrading the speaskers (sorry Bobby) for that kind of money. While you are enjoying your new amp keep an eye out for upgraded Merlins. You may be able to sell yours and buy those with less loss of cash.

.....You're spending the money...not investing it. Any money spent in audio is gone forever.....

I have gone through 5 pairs of speakers over the last decade, and never lost a penny on resale. Same is true for a host of other gear. Of course, you will depreciate on the latest greatest digital stuff, but all things analog can be owned virtually free. So, while "investing money in audio" it is not quite, for me the appropriate term would be to "tie up money in audio".

Whatever gave you the idea buying stereo equipment is an investment?

Come to think of it. It is an investment in mental and emotional health.

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Edorr...I'll have to agree with you. It pays mental and emotional dividends so well that some of us 'reinvest' every five years or so.
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