How often do you swap out equipment in general

I built my system around the Vandersteen 2CE sigs that I purchased back in '02. I have had 5 Amps since then and 6 preamps since then. I have only changed sources once (CD and TT). I have upgraded all stock ICs and PCs. I have been fortunate in the amp department never spending more than $900 and getting increased performance with each upgrade. In the preamp area I have been able to upgrade with increased performance every time except once. I have never spent more than $65 on ICs and $285 on PCs. I have not changed pres since 11/04 and just made my last amp upgrade in January.

Way to go, Eagleman6722!
I've noticed a huge improvement since I started as
well. But I think it's time to come to a slodown.
But we all know that'll never happen. :)

Time for tweeks like ICs, tubes, furniture, etc...... A lot less expensive....

I am probably one of the worst when it comes to swapping out components. In the past 2.5 years I have had 4 different speakers, 4 different preamps, 3 different amps, and 4 different cdps. My system has remained stable for the past 2-3 months which is a record for me. I usually start thinking about changing things out right about now. I am actually kind of depressed because I know my system is stable now. For the foreseeable future, I will be looking into cables and other tweaks which should somewhat satisfy my upgrade itch though it will never give me the same thrill as getting an new component.

I think I'm pretty bad, but guess I'm not much worse than others. Still, what good is an addict comparing his addiction to another addict?

I've owned 4 speakers, 5 amps, 5 preamps, 3 sets of cables, 6 different sources in the last 4 years. I've had problems with damage happening during shipping that has kept me from wanting to change speakers again, especially now that I've found a setup I really like. My current setup was bought at price poitns that make it hard for me to upgrade and get a noticeable benefit without spending a ton of $$, so like Tboooe, I think I'm done now for a while. I've turned to experimenting w/ new music and new tweaks + tubes.