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Are you at this point??

As I perused the Ads, as I do on an daily basis (sometimes hourly), it occurred to me that absolutely nothing interests me or motivates me to upgrade...For the first time in my audio life, I feel I am DONE! I am so content with my current set up ..after 15 years of messing with it it should be.

The set up:

Speakers: Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations (in the big leaf maple)

Front End: Naim CDX2/XPSII

Pre: Pass Labs X1

Amps: NuForce Reference SEs

Cables: Crystal Cable References

Power Cables: Crystal Cable Reference and Cardas Golden Cross

Misc: Symposium Svelte Shelves and pucks.

If you are at the end of your upgrade path, chime in!
jb8312
shoe
204 posts
 
I am done with upgrading...in the process of downgrading.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
with the exception of a small percentage of compulsive audiophiles, i believe most upgrade either because they have no idea what their sonic objectives are, or because they have yet to achieve them.

i think it is very important to have a clear set of goals and a plan to achieve them, or get as close to achieving them as possible, given constraints of budget and available equipment.

not having sonic objectives, is a recipe for spending more than necessary and being unhappy during the process.
zaikesman
3,017 posts
 
...More evidence many audiophiles should probably learn (actually, relearn) to listen to music instead...
analogtroll
44 posts
 
I think the real issue is that you start chasing nuances and subtle changes.
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johnjbarlow
175 posts
 
There are two ways to go about building a system that is satisfying. 1. Trust your ears. 2. Trust someone else's ears.

I recommend finding a very reputable dealer that is willing to make suggestions, then back it up by having a liberal equipment loan policy. I have only been able to determine whether this or that component is desirable, in my own listening room.
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