How does one get off the merry-go-round?

"The Pod"?

I would love to spend a little time in that chair.

downsize but don't sell out...buy a decent tube integrated, some efficient full-range floorstanding speakers, a good source, nice cabling & concentrate on finding new music. i did this over 2 yrs ago & never looked back.

I am feeling the "done for now" time is nearing since getting active speakers. I do want to try to work on acoustic treatments and possibly a projector but I'm pretty happy otherwise and everything fits in my cabinet. No more tubes, minimal cables, and very dynamic life-like sound. Fun.

In response to the question,in my house,there is no getting off,only getting on.Party on dude,cheers,Bob

You get off the merry-go-round when you finally come to your senses that 99% of the world does not give a sh** about this ridiculous and outrageously expensive hobby. This is usually the point when you discover that everything in the world that really matters is in front of you, not what is at the the next corner ( ie. upgrades ).... Put on a blindfold and you will hear very little differences between a $5,000.00 system which is properly set up and complimentary, to a $50,000.00 system which simply gives you braggin' rights. And we often talk about cocaine addicts and how sick they are. True enough, but audio is just as sick. Get the best you can comfortably afford, plug it in and enjoy it. You will listen and enjoy. BUT, buy an expensive system and chances are that after you spend 10X what you should have, you'll lose interest anyway.....