[contrarian]

At what point will you decide your system is where you want it to be?

Do you have a specific goal in mind or do you think you will just know when you're there?

I remember years ago how frustrated I was with car audio.  I never could get the sound to the point of satisfaction, so I decided I wouldn't spend any more time or money on car audio.  I just abandoned the whole concept.  Funny thing is, I've loved it ever since.  Well, maybe love is too strong a word, but the freedom of caring was liberating.

Now, the in-house audio is a completely different beast.  I know I will never be satisfied with my current system, but I do enjoy the  pursuit.

Are we not mad?

[JoshK]

you have to ask yourself, to what end do you strive for?  Will that help you enjoy the music more than your current state?  Or better said, does your current system inhibit you from enjoying music? Being there is a state of mind.

[rabpaul]

Its the journey not the destination and you need to enjoy yourself along the way.
Yes we do get lost sometimes. We may need to change the pace, final destination, compromise and work with we have or can afford. Ultimately its to enjoy the music. So no we are not mad but pretty close.

[warnerwh]

It can be when you get burned out on all the B.S. over minute differences and forget listening for weaknesses and just enjoy the music.  A friend told me today that he loves this new Ipod thing he has that will hold I think 15,000 songs. I'm not familiar with these devices for mp3s but he's using his to play through his system. Speakers are NHT 3.3s.

This person went through alot of gear some years ago and hasn't purchased anything in a couple of years. Speakers are several years old at least as they were new when he bought them. 

Or you may never get out of the upgrade path.   You have to decide when your compulsiveness is getting out of bounds. Then again it may never.  Don't buy much if anything on credit because in my opinion people who spend thousands on credit and have incomes under 100,000 are most likely spending money they shouldn't. Stereos aren't necessities, it's a hobby.  Be glad you have what you do. If you consider 99% of the public is happy with Best Buy gear then what you most likely have is truly excellent.