Background: I have a Cambridge Audio CX stack (CXA81, transport, streamer) connected to a pair of Jamo C97II and a Jamo sub. Initially, the CXA81 and the Jamos were a bit bright compared to when I was using the AXR100. With time, the combination seemed to mellow out and sound pretty nice. The center imaging is amazing and the soundstage is solid. About a year ago, I did audition a pair of KEF R3 non-Meta and after some A/B testing, we both preferred the Jamo setup. But that didn’t quell the desire to upgrade, and after hearing the KEF R11 Meta in-store, I was blown away.

How do you fight the urge to upgrade? As I approach 50, I find myself looking at things with a certain finality aspect. I want to buy things that I’ll be happy with having for the rest of my life. The R11s are within my budget, but am I really going to experience that much of a huge difference? Or do you find that you give in more often than not?

  • SirDidymusAnusLover@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m essentially done. I’m only 35 but I’ve been into the “audiophile” community since I was about 10. I have my two headphones that I’ve owned for years now (HD800s and MDR-Z1R). And my two speaker setups, Rega RS5 in my office (aka my ADU) and my Philharmonic Audio BMR Towers in the living room.

    I’ve honestly never felt so happy with my setups. I also just got sick of constantly looking at the next upgrade when I know I’m getting older and my ears are getting worse. I don’t worry about my systems anymore. I enjoy coming in this sub and looking at everyone else’s setup. I just hunt down different album pressings now.