[iFi audio]

But I've been around consistently for some years and don't anticipate that changing.

I hear you, it would be extremely difficult to just shut that door and don't come back.

 

[Dynamo5561]

OK, was that photo staged, or all these headphones are really gone ?

No they are really gone The A1266 hit the bull's eye for me. I still keep trying to find a companion for it. But no luck so far. Maybe a Stax, never heard them before.

 

[Happy Camper]

Don't envy other's and enjoy yours.

I will give credit to this site for teaching me how to listen. The depth of that effort dictated my endgame. It also introduced me to a lot of music. That was worth the discovery. I feel I got out of this pretty well compared to other's journeys. I came here looking for some good portables. I came out with a lot of tubes in shoe boxes, a few sets of headphones gone, a tube amp that's a buyer beware boat anchor, a DAC and some fun times.

 

[iFi audio]

Don't envy other's and enjoy yours.

There's a ton of wisdom in this one brilliant sentence.

No they are really gone The A1266 hit the bull's eye for me.

That's great to hear and my sincere congrats for finding your golden ticket

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Through my journey I learn that "endgame" is not always find the best performer out there, but to find something that we love. That include the pros, cons, and quirks of a product. All good and bad things there create a certain character that make me smile when listen to it.

Even when something greater, newer, and more capable product arrive, that doesn't change at all about the special character of product that I love (not just like it, but truly comforting me).

Of course, just because we already found The One, we still could continues the journey to find The Two perhaps?

 

[mammal]

Of course, just because we already found The One, we still could continues the journey to find The Two perhaps?

The one then becomes the King and the Queen

 

[TheMiddleSky]

The one then becomes the King and the Queen

please don't forget they should have heir as well

 

[Happy Camper]

.....and then concubines, family members, loyal posse...... It's a slippery slope. Then there's mods, cables, tubes, power conditioners, magic stones, and in memory of the Nord Patrick who swore by magic paper and power cords.

 

[iFi audio]

Then there's mods, cables, tubes, power conditioners, magic stone

No harm in going there if all else is sorted

 

[ThanatosVI]

There is always something "new" to approach and try out.

However I do think that there is an endgame.
For me it was when I reached the main components of the stuff in my signature.
Since then I don't feel like I have to "upgrade" anything anymore.
If I were to keep this stuff forever I'd still be happy.

However the hobby doesn't end there.
There are other signatures, tweaks and sidegrades to Explore.
This hobby is more than listening to music, at least for many of us.
Reading up on gear, talking about it, comparing it to other stuff all remains part of it.
Even after you reached "endgame"

The biggest difference is, that when trying new stuff now, the conclusion usually is "it's different but not better"

 

[iFi audio]

Since then I don't feel like I have to "upgrade" anything anymore.

I can agree with that. If new releases don't develop the urge to pursue them and one's happy with stuff s/he already has, that would be the endgame indeed.

 

[DJJEZ]

Endgame is when you run out of money or decide you won't spend anymore lol

 

[iFi audio]

Endgame is when you run out of money or decide you won't spend anymore lol

I'd put this in the "enforced retirement" category

 

[jonathan c]

There is always something "new" to approach and try out.

However I do think that there is an endgame.
For me it was when I reached the main components of the stuff in my signature.
Since then I don't feel like I have to "upgrade" anything anymore.
If I were to keep this stuff forever I'd still be happy.

However the hobby doesn't end there.
There are other signatures, tweaks and sidegrades to Explore.
This hobby is more than listening to music, at least for many of us.
Reading up on gear, talking about it, comparing it to other stuff all remains part of it.
Even after you reached "endgame"

The biggest difference is, that when trying new stuff now, the conclusion usually is "it's different but not better"

Try as one might to bask in the achievement of “end-game” personal audio, the lure, the thrill of next “season” beckons…

 

[Ciggavelli]

I think end game would be having a complete setup that has no flaws. But, is that even possible? I don’t know.

Also, the “no flaws” aspect is probably unique to each individual and might involve owning multiple headphones, amps and DACs.

If only we could combine the Abyss TCs and the Raal/Requisite SR1as in one pair of headphones. That would be end game for me