Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?

markalarsen- Congratulations! (In the infamous words of the Chinese hand surgeon Sung Shin who put two pins in my hand after I hit a fellow soldier of mine in the jaw long, long ago)…  “you have no self control “. 

Recently I also thought that it's almost time to somehow round down, don't think that much about upgrades and enjoy the music. Still, some new upgrade ideas may come later but not necessarily so. It is important for me to have a feeling of stability on particular in respect to audio gear. 

For audiophiles here the costs, tariffs, fees for parts in our audio gear is going to go up, way up. Some of us, who have the means can absorb the extra cost, many cannot. In many cases it will drive up the cost of used gear, but that will still be affordable for those on a budget. For me, I have always been on a tight budget, therefore I will not be buying anything new, and few things (if any) used.

Will be interesting to see much the price of admission has changed from moderate to super high end equipment when I get to Chicago later today for Axpona. With the economy and other factors affecting luxury items sales I just don’t see why companies keep pushing the need to build more expensive equipment.” Is there even an end point for them too”?

I think I am done, but I will let you know after this weekend at Axpona!