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Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?

I'm talking $50,000 and higher amps, speakers, cablesetc. I know there is excellent sounding gear from $100 to infinity (much is system dependent, room, etc). However, just curious if someone made the leap and deep down realize the "expected" sound quality jump was not as much as the price jump. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to make that jump. However, looking at another forum's thread about price point of diminishing returns got me wondering if anyone had buyers remorse. It's not easy to just "flip" a super high priced component. 
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soundsrealaudio
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I think there is a great potential to be disappointed with a really high end system. I think speakers can be the biggest culprit. To me large speakers often sound like PA systems. 

I guess you can figure it out for yourself by looking at the ads for really expensive speakers on Audiogon. If they weren't disappointed they wouldn't sell the damn things.

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Jim
Dealer of the decade.
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soundsrealaudio
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Someone tell me why I am supposed to be super impressed with very expensive gear. To me it doesn't sound as good as some simpler less expensive equipment. 

Wolf......I am so disappointed to hear, I won't be able to take it with me. My kids wouldn't know what to do with it. 

Jim
Temporary dealer of the month. Look to next month for a better dealer. 
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Abery

I think it is my job as a dealer to make audiophiles feel insecure about their systems. I don't take that job to seriously however. Probably won't be dealer of the month next month. 

" perfection is the enemy of good enough " 
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geoffkait 

I think you are quoting Jesus arm't you. Don't think he made it to audio nirvana either. 

I might guess that many audiophiles feel like they have been on the cross. 
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I guess the short answer to the initial question would " every one who has gone that direction has been disappointed." 

Jim 
the dealer of the month.........not sure which month that was exactly.....
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