[malldian]

As per your current financial situation, how far do you see yourself away from the point of diminishing returns? Do you see yourself stopping the buying and selling anytime soon?

 

[Wmcmanus]

I've been way beyond anything that could be considered even remotely rational for quite some time, but I have no intention to stop the addiction anytime soon.

 

[vcoheda]

1st rig: entry level corda amp + HD580

current: see sig.

how much further can i go? i guess time will tell.

 

[synaesthetic]

I'm a practical sort, so I suppose when I have my AD2000s, recabled for balanced operation, and a balanced beta-22 connected to a balanced opus dac with all the bells and whistles... I'll be done.

 

[Akabeth]

On my join date:
iPod 5.5 gen + assorted earbuds/iems (all >$30)
About 2 months and a week later:
Current sig; which includes an R10 #766

On topic:
I expect this to be a lifetime hobby; like cars and golf (maybe gaming to a point). I'm only 18 years old, I'm already saving up for my all-out high end rig which will be due sometime after I graduate and get my own place. For now, I'm trying to gather as much knowledge and music as I possibly can while working towards 'that'.

In another words, I have no plans to stop until I kick the bucket.

 

[Kirosia]

I stopped awhile ago, and never looked back.

 

[Rednamalas1]

All my upgrades are on halt, due to my need for transportation and massive dental bills

 

[KenW]

Reached that point and sold everything some time ago. Only an ipod and E500 remain. Plan on picking up a set of cans that an iPod can drive adequately but that's it.

 

[bryguy27007]

I have just started.
Just bought Grado SR-80s, in the middle of a transaction for a Penguin Caffeine amp, going to buy a LOD, and then I think I will be set for a while.

I will give my wallet a break after that, and then re-evaluate where I am at.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Getting closer. There are another six or so amps I want to build, including an electrostatic one and a couple balanced ones. Add a balanced source and a few pairs of electrostats, and that'll be it.

 

[883dave]

Pretty much done at home. Reached dimishing returns years ago

Will look at a portable DAC and computer for on the road tunes.

 

[Audio-Omega]

I want to stop but I can't.

 

[synaesthetic]

After I get my penultimate setup, and decent customs for portable use...

all my money will go to other hobbies, or more music.

 

[nsx_23]

All I want is a Top of the line portable amp and custom UEs. For now. Trying to hunt down something like a headsix at the moment.

Home setups don't interest me much because I rarely get the chance to use them.

 

[fordgtlover]

For the past 24 years I have been on and off my audio journey. I'm not chasing the best; I'm chasing what sounds good to me.

I have a headphone rig that I really enjoy listening to. It would probably be considered very much a mid-fi solution to many people here, but I don't really care.

PC -> FLAC files -> ASIO -> Monica USB DAC -> Bijou DIY Amp (EZ81; 6N6P; Amperex Jan 6922) -> K701 (not recabled or anything - just K701)

I am now just playing with DIY gear for fun. If I do happen to stumble upon something that increases my audio enjoyment - yippeee !!!