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At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?

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I am 60 years old. I have bought and sold audio equipment for years while trying out gear to get the perfect blend for my system. At 60, I think I may have one more shot at a major overhaul of my system. Whatever gear I have after this next overhaul is the gear I will ride into the sunset. Geez, I hope I'm not 75 still trying to squeeze that last 3% of sonic excellence out of an equipment upgrade purchase.

I think I'm going to have to draw the line at 65.
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lapierre
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Mitch my Dad overhauled his system at age 73.

Enjoy the next purchases and make it a good one.
rcprince
3,070 posts
 
I think it will happen either when you move to a smaller place or, if you have heavy monoblocks like I do, when you can no longer lift your amplifiers for your next move.
bgeofft-duplicate-0
174 posts
 
I think ones hearing acuity would be a smarter barometer by which to judge such changes than age. Some seniors are blessed with very good hearing. I wish I was one them!
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kijanki
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Mitch4t, Life starts at 60. My mother started driving car at the age of 72. On the other hand I think I'm changing things around but in reality I drive the same car for 17 years, work at the same place for 25 years, live at the same address for 21 years (most likely kick the bucket there) while being married for almost 38 years (same wife). Chances, I will keep my system intact, are pretty high.
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