This is where I'm at after 40 years of hi-fi ownership. I'm right back to where I started which is Japanese electronics and British loudspeakers.  I don't play music loud these days because quite honestly I have a dog that I love and he's always by my side. Yes, I made some sacrifices to make sure I don't damage my dogs hearing. This system I have is way more than I ever imagined owning and when I say that I'm referring to money. My house needs siding so what's the natural thing to do? Buy a really expensive cd player. Anyhow, this is where I am as of December 2018 and I don't plan on budging (nor does my wife). This system is by far the best I've ever owned although I did love my Rogue Cronus Magnum. Still, it wasn't nearly as amazing as this Accuphase stuff is or maybe it's just different.