Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?


Putting security and personal safety issues aside, do you share with others how much you have invested in your system?

I can see cases when we share with those who are generally interested what the "tariff" is for superb audio reproduction. Or, those who are already know how tall you have to be to ride the ride.

Can you think of any other reasons (accountants, lawyers, insurance, etc)? Afterall, when your spouses second cousin pulls in the driveway in their Minivan, bragging about fact that you have $10k invested in cables may not be the best way show common interests?

What say you?

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Showing 3 responses by oddiofyl

As with many of us, my family and friends have no idea what my stuff costs, except my brother who thinks I'm nuts.   Although he will be the first to say it sounds great .... and he is often the recipient of nice audio hand me downs 

 I really don't want them to know, and if anyone asks I am evasive and change topic.   It's nobody's biz....

I think if you have any common sense you can look at some of this gear and know it's not cheap.   My buddy has a pair of downhill mountain bikes that cost $7500 and $8500,  so it's all relative...

I got divorced in 2020.... went on a total audio bender. I replaced everything,  had to start with a clean slate.   That gear reminded me of where I USED to live.   Was it irresponsible? Probably.....but I have few bills, no debt , kids are grown,, so I said screw it.

I enjoy the hell out of this system every night .

 

Ronboco, I have been “auditioning” recliners for the past week and am about to pull the trigger on an awesome chair for the man cave .  They ain’t cheap , but I spend so much time in that room the purchase is totally justified