$7,677.00 plus cables and rack.
How much does your system retail for?
$23,000 - $24,000 I estimate. (Two channel, this does not include TV, VCR, etc.)
Please, keep the exagerations to a minumum, do not count CD's, equipment you have bought and sold, is packed away that you don't use anymore, etc..
Put the total first so it shows up at the begining of your post.
This is just for fun and curiosity of the diversity on here, don't take it to seriously. Simply evaluate what the retail value of your system is.
Please, keep the exagerations to a minumum, do not count CD's, equipment you have bought and sold, is packed away that you don't use anymore, etc..
Put the total first so it shows up at the begining of your post.
This is just for fun and curiosity of the diversity on here, don't take it to seriously. Simply evaluate what the retail value of your system is.
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$430 is what I have invested in my system. I have been very frugal out of neccesity. But it makes pretty good music to my ears. All vintage- Marantz 2252B receiver- $30 thrift store 3 years ago Thorens TD 160 /Linn Basik LVX arm/ Goldring 1042, AT440ML, Denon 110 Total from misc. sources over last 2 years- $220 ALtec 604-8G's in factory 620A cabs- $150 from church yard sale about 1 month ago. About $30 in cables. I am getting ready to refurb 2 Heath W4 AM 20 watt amps in the near future. I will have about $200 in them when all said and done, which will replace my Marantz. It looks like I may be the budget guy on the block. It really sounds very good for such a low budget, and am looking forward to getting my tubes going. |
The highest one that I have seen on audiogon was the obgyn doc.I added up his list from 2004 and it came to just under $500,000.00 and he was just getting ready to update his video equipment.He had to add a third central ac unit just to cool his room and I asume no tax or setup fees were listed.I am sure many of you guys have seen his set up on here.His cables and interconects cost more than my new car. |
You got that right, Nrchy. He's now pulling his Dominus PC from the CDP to send that to us for an audition. Thankfully, my wife has a tremendous set of ears, and a particular fondness for people named Albert. We just broke all the rules of sanity by purchasing interconnects whose per pair price exceeds that our our amps! Oh, but that sound is sooooo addictive. Yes, you nailed it. He's there every time to answer the addiction, that nonchalant audio pusher! |
2Ch. $15,000.00 with more spent on Home Theater $22,600.00 due to I have had my amp and pre-amp over 20 years and the new HT stuff can get pretty pricey. The garage system is old cast offs from the house and it comes in at $6180. with 45 year old Bozak's that are still singing. I didn't add in any sales tax for NY state because that would be rude. I also can't count the stereo on my full dress Harley because I don't listen to it when I'm riding because the mufflers are quite loud and they are sweet. |
A ridiculous number retail; a semi-ridiculous number is out of pocket over the past 3 years. I REALLLLY enjoy the sound I get, however this is the WORST hobby imaginable for an instant gratification person(experience talking here). There is ALWAYS something better, no matter WHAT you have.......... Trying my hardest to avoid the ultimate irony of finally, years from now, having the PERFECT system, only to no longer be able to really HEAR and appreciate it due to hearing loss, etc (i.e., AGE!!) |
This thread was started by the Audiogon wives association? Rumor is theyre preparing Christmas lists for themselves and will use this information to extrapolate the new equation for their own shopping needs
hmm, where are my credit cards
:-o Not counting three Bang & Olufsen systems sort-of hanging around the house I'm holding at about 30k for my 2 channel system... I am still amazed by the incredibly clean and absolutely crystal clear sound my Pipedreams display every time I listen... Honestly, music is my sanity and restores my soul keeping peace with my mind... |
around 70,000 all plinius 102s dual mono ballanced,one silver one black,plinius p8-center-m8 preamp,sa 100mk3 for surrounds all silver, transparent bi cables, interconnects. magnum 102 triode tuner w/remote,kora hermes dac,pioneer elite 64 hdmi ect... mirage om 6s ,10s ,mc2 ,bps400 .1 ,stereo bag end infrasubs 18 from plinius rcas ,classe sp300/most everything purchased new,nothing wrong with used but, like a good woman: i prefer being FIRST!!! chow... pictures soon |
Around 30K. I can't believe I just typed that, but it is true. Two years ago when the salesmen asked me what I wanted to spend I said I could MAYBE stretch it up to $2500 for a system. Of course, what I have now was purchased for much, much less than retail, but it is still an absurd number. What is more absurd still is that I could happily take it up to 80K retail and probably still find a way to long for an upgrade. The good news is that sanity is returning. I was in a store a few days back, and while greatly enjoying a $4000 system I starting to think about downgrading. I havent done it, but at least I am thinking rationally again. |
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Last time I posted, I wrote my system was worth 125 Boardwalk hotels retail (and I had "paid" 40-50 hotels). I off by a factor of five - I had forgotten my Monopoly® rules. It was more like 25 hotels (assuming it costs 5 houses to buy a hotel), and I had paid 8-10. Three years later I look at this thread and I am up to about 90 hotels (retail) and a bit over 30 hotels actually paid. Sheesh. What am I thinking?! |
Cool site actually: westegg.com/inflation/ if you want to see how much you vintage gear would cost now. You want to know why I hate people who name drop about VAC or BAT or whatever on 'gon? Take a look - it tells you how meaningless their $75,000. system is in real market terms. It's amazing how much designers have forgotten, though some things have improved. Vintage Yamaha Integrated (1978) w/ two 3 way adjustable phono's - $600. ($1828. 2005 dollars) Paradigm Monitor 7 v.2 Speakers w/PDR 10" Sub - $1170. Grado Red Phono Cartridge- $120. Spacedeck w/10" Spacearm v.1 - $3000. Cary Rocket 808 v.1 - $2850. JVC DVD player - $220. Audio Experience Symphonies - $400.00 Harmonic Tech Cords - $420. RiverCable Speaker Cords - $220. Kenwood Tuner/Integrated - $300. in '74 ($1247. in '05) Cart - $85. Racketballs - $20. So... about $12,000., depending on how you look at it... of course in reality I think I paid $5600., total, so you know, it's a Soprano-style deal. |
Tad under $3000.00.......1st ever post, so bear with me. I am simply just amazed at some of the capital spent on systems. This is not a judgement, mind you, because I can see myself willing to spend more and more in the future. I have been into the 2 channel home audio scene for roughly 6 months now, and I can honestly say that I haven't had this much fun, met so many knowledgeable people willing to help and share their experiences. I have never had a hobby that can be so immediate in its rewards. I would love someday to hear a sound system like Albert's or that Mike guy on the west coast(the Sirius room), but I'm not ready to hear something like that yet....because I'll just want it right now, and financially, that's not possible. I am so downright blown away with how my own system sounds, that I think I'll just keep listening to it for now...lol. After about three upgrade fevers over the last 6 months, I am going to stop purchasing equipment and concentrate on room acoustics, cables and interconnect re-wire, and isolation/vibration control. Applause to all of you on your systems and the fun you have with them. |
Do I detect sarcasm, Biomimetic? I have collected and tweeked my gear over many years at used prices on a shoestring budget. I am passionate about music, quality, and value (I have to be since my professional life has been a labor of love that I aspire to make pay). IMO, this doesn't make me any more deserving of a great system than anyopne else who simply wants one but it might show up your attitude a bit. I have no problem (except perhaps a bit of jealousy) with someone's pride in the expensive gear they own. Quality is an expression of caring. I am a professional musician, instrument builder, recording engineer and producer and audio modder. I aspire to as high a level in all those things as I can concieve of. That's the choice I make. You're welcome to whatever balance of priorities you choose. Oh, and the answer is yes and no. I did take out a wall to join two rooms for my listening room/recording studio, I outfitted it with homebrewed Roomtunes and I put in a dedicated line. live and let buy, eh? peace. |