It’s called an addiction, right? The material I currently have fully satisfies me, I no longer seek to want better, I enjoy it and listen to music with pleasure… but I admit that it’s the financial means that limit me, if I had more resources I would certainly crack!
I also think that if you think of having better, it’s because your system doesn’t give you enough emotions, and in the end you are not satisfied…
Mine is curiosity.
I got to the point where I was satisfied with my system many years ago.
Surely you should also have multiple speakers, maximising the permutations…
Try doing things like cleaning all the contacts with a good contact cleaner, trying different tweaks , isolation feet etc. Or just shut it all off and watch TV..
I would consider myself endlessly curious. It has never yet resulted in a single purchase.
No. I was overjoyed with my Atom and couldn’t imagine anything sounding better. Just traded it for the ND5XS2:neutral_face:. I hate this forum and all of its great advice 
That’s true in the West End (non-hifi) store I work in. A lot of people just buy stuff to buy it. Quite a few never collect - especially markdown items, but other £££ stuff too.
@AndyKH i started out with an ND5XS2 with my SN3. Great combo. I moved to an NDX2 and then a 333. If finances were an issue, I could have easily stayed with the ND5XS2. Enjoy
@frenchrooster Hope you are doing well. Ordered an Apheta 3 for my P9. Moving from an Exact. The last bit of system upgrades.
Not in my case, neither others. But it may of course be a case for some.
You just want better still, nothing wrong with that. For example I have an Nds with 2 ps, and it sounds amazing. But I know the Nd555 can give me more. So one day i will upgrade over my Nds. It’s a part of this hobby.
Yes, I was aware. Hope you will like it.
I am an expert in this subject. I have done so many upgrades over the last 8 years or so.
Is it an addiction? Is it just the thrill? Or is it purposely building your dreams with what you want?
Possibly all 3.
I have been through a whole host of upgrades. Many have followed my journey from Nait 5Si and CD5Si to full 500DR system.
At times I have sacrificed everything else and whacked loads on credit cards to fulfil my HiFi dreams.
Everything is paid for now and I would honestly say that my HiFi system has been my salvation in desperate emotional times with massive health issues and testing personal times.
The system has been my solace. I am an addict: Yes!
However, I have always wanted a full 500DR system and I always attain my goals no matter what! I did it guys.
I live my dreams. And get what I want!
Best wishes all!
BIG DAN
I am absolutely tanking my system right now with Russian Techno. Giving the new neighbours a taste of things to come! We are link detached by garages.
System sounds massive with 2 x Rel S 812s with upto 800 watts power each. They aren’t on low volume either!
I say do what pleases you. I was given 18 months to live 2 years ago. I am here and noone can stop me
BD
Fantastic attitude as always Dan
You never fail to bowl me over with your positivity !!!
I’m trying to get clean but it’s hard.
I think you have failed so far. I predict future upgrades from the Nait50, a ND555 and numerous rounds of cable changes.
I am bigger and stronger as a result of my health battles. I never ever gave up. And I remember my brother telling me to sell my system when things were financially hard.
F##k that. I bought more and more kit and paid everything off.
I ignored everyone’s advice. Did my own thing. If you want something get it! Life is too short.
I am listening to my system right now and loving the way it makes me feel: Invincible!
Maybe my system has conquered my cancer! Put it on the NHS. Any audiophile with Cancer to get a full 500DR system!
The Nait 50 is an interim box for BB. He will be back with a bigger system one day. But that is his choice and I get the impression he needed to start from scratch again.
This is interesting. Maybe look at other brands BB.
So glad you are in remission or cured. I no longer carry credit card balances. I immediately pay what I have charged. When I was younger, I got into credit card debt over stereo. Very hard to get out of. Never again. Now, I don’t purchase what I cannot pay for.