I just received a Strix Scope II 96, and I feel this might be the sweet spot in terms of value.
I’ve hit the wall of diminishing returns with other hobbies ( IEMs in particular), where I know I’m getting 95% of the experience spending 5% of what is labeled as top-of-the-line.
What am I missing with this keyboard, that I could have with an unlimited budget?
And to have a broader discussion, what do you consider end-game?
To me, as I’ve come to realize, is finding the right keycap set. Especially as my favorite profile is XDA and all the cool ones are either Cherry or SA.
The solution IMO is to look away from hype and focus on finding your actual daily needs instead of chasing “top tier” in every aspect.
This way after spending tons of money on overpriced alu rectangles and overrated plastic pieces I ended this mad game with bespoke design that first and foremost fits the purpose (functionality in compact form factor) with ascetics only added casually along the way while making sure to forget about “sound profile” or RGB.
The unique personal result completely eliminated your “What am I missing” crave giving much more satisfaction and true end of looking for next one. Because this keeb is truly “mine” and ends the game.