Retail, my system is about $130K. However, I was able to buy several key components for a fraction-used or otherwise. Cash spent is about $45K.
After 51 years of systems-starting with a Pacific Stereo $199 package including a Lenco TT, Niko receiver and Quadreflex speakers. In my dorm room freshman year. There were many upgrades and changes over the years, but nothing very special by today’s standards. Even extending to recent years,
You might say that today’s system could be called my “Covid Kit”.
Retired now for 7 years, only in the last few years with travel restrictions, has my system grown to its current glory.
It all started with finding my beautiful Woodsong Garrard 301. That became the center pillar on which the entire system was built.
Piece by piece, it took form to encompass what I consider my destination.
Recently “coming home” (after living joyfully with them for all of the ‘90s) to Quad 57s. Since amp matching is vital with Quads, I may change my amp. Other than that, I don’t anticipate and changes.
Could I have gotten better sound for the money? Maybe. But good enough is good enough, And it certainly is far beyond anything I have ever known.