Maybe we should change the name here to Moneybgon!
That was funny.
But I think that not everyone who is into this hobby is rich or has trust funds. Yes, if you have $$$$ systems, then that probably is true. But for most folks it is just what they could afford to buy AFTER they were able to meet their savings goal.
Unfortunately this hobby is such that (my philosophy, may not apply to you), it is better to experience some great music/sound with some good components RATHER than enjoying some good music/sound with great components later in life. Why? Because your listening senses degrades as you age and you might not hears stuff the way they wold have sounded when you are younger.
@navyachts , good to see that you came back strong after the pandemic and have a very good system again!