I think more RAM would be the first thing to try. A lot more.
With enough RAM it would be possible to copy the whole database to a RAM-disk and have calibre access it from there. Also you could put the temp folder on the RAM-disk. And more memory, with both write and read cache activated, would mean faster hdd access.
You might run calibre from a script that prepare the RAM-disk and copy the database(s) before it starts calibre. And when calibre is exited, copies the database(s) back to the hdd and takes a backup snapshot of the whole calibre libraries, databases and books and all.
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Plus I am at an age where I look at an investment and decide whether I will live long enough to get my money's worth. Would you put tires with a 100,000 warranty on a car with 100,000 miles already on it?
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If it was the last car I expected to ever own, and I really liked driving and could afford it? Oh, yes! In a heartbeat!
It's the same with bibliophiles. They like nice libraries and book cases. An ebookophile(?) is happy to invest in new e-readers and upgrade the computer to manage the books.
Money CAN give at least a modicum of joy and pleasure, but only if it is spent...