[Elecraft] K3: Upgrade or replace

[Bill]

After reading all the posts about the improvements that can be made now 
(and in the near future) to the K3, I find it difficult to decide 
between a new K3S or to add the upgrades as they become available. I 
have not set a list of improvement vs. costs to pen and paper yet ($$$$).

I am not a DXer or contester - merely a rag chewer on 75 and 40. I am 
fortunate, as my ambient noise lever here is well under 1 S unit. I use 
external Behringer amplified speakers and have made many adjustments to 
the EQ and other settings.

The K3 is by far the best receiver I have used in over 55 years of being 
on the air. I have to wonder what I will gain with a new K3S, making the 
upgrades to the K3 as they become available, or just continue as I am. 
Money is not the object, but I don't spend if there is nothing to be gained.

I am thinking I am not alone in making this decision, although other 
ham's use and circumstances may differ.

Bill W2BLC K-Line