Having just started again, re buying a complete new system from A to Z a few scant months ago, so as to replace/update my otherwise existing system, I'd simply repeat the buy if it was all stolen (heaven forbid!) or the house burnt down.
I'm especially pleased from an buying, ownership, and performance point of view to have bought a non-audiophile brand.
I've copped flack from some audiophile quarters, re being told how my choices can be easily bettered etc - and as per usual this is 'proven' by generalised, sometimes rude, and often totally inaccurate subjective comment.
Quite why some audiophiles and manufacturers feel the need to be so basically disrespectful to their perceived competitors, or everyday consumers who make choices for a balance of reasons, is beyond me, but it is surely one of the many reasons why I have as littlle to do with obessive audiophiles, and the audiophile manufacturers that have 'attitude', these days.
It's also great to have stepped off the 'upgrade' ladder as promoted by the retail Hifi industry, and to not feel any need, in any way, to change anything.
At last I have kit that serves the needs of this predominately classical music lover, and with no audio foo or manufacturer attiude required for the total enjoyment thereof.
Call me an very, very happy, ex-audiophile..
JB :cheers: