We might have to reconsider admission for you two! Or maybe we can involve you in the John Kerry massive redistribution of audio wealth program where we take stuff away from the people with the best systems and give it to Slappy and Ellery911. Since just because they don't have a lot of money to allocate towards their systems it is not fair that they should have to have less than stellar equipment.
Where is Robin Hood when you need him? |
Poorest guy here? look at my system guy. im not really sure the MSRP or the "PAID" amount is on my system, but i hear ya, im suprised they let me in here too! :) |
$4750 paid $3200 I'm the poorest guy here I think...how did I miss posting here...am I still allowed to stay? |
The current system at retail is $24,200. I paid 18750. I tell my wife it's my Harley, and a lot safer.... |
US$29,250.00 assuming some discontinued units were still available at their original retail price.
I've always sought out giant killers in their price range. The sound I have now is IMHO worth every penny of its cost. I'm also quite proud of the fact that the resale value of my current setup is not much less than what I paid for it. Thanks to the people at Audiogon and eBay. OTOH, I have not factored in a few thousand in losses on gear I bought and sold on the way.
If I thought I had spent something close to new retail on my system I would consider I had a problem addiction.
Up to a few years ago, I used to get very excited just over the thought that I might be able to buy a piece of equipment. The drool factor was very high. Now I know I am not in the big leagues at all. I still enjoy looking at and getting to know new equipment. I have more awareness of and respect for the very top end, and a better notion of what makes a bargain. Also, I now have a much better idea of what I like. |
This hoby is not good for the pocketbook.
I just added to the system again. I am at $21,500.00 |
$29,440 retail, I paid $14,533 These are very approx. figures but do not include tax/shiping or music collection |
15K. Over 15 years of buying and seling demo/new/used to get there. |
Doug, No offense intended! :-) I started with Sansui seperates when Sansui was on its way out (not the good earlier stuff), a Phillips 212 TT, and some white van (so to speak) speakers. Small wonder I got the upgrade bug. |
Hey Newbee,
That's MY old system you bought, 901's and a 60wpc Sansui receiver. Bought 'em new in 1973, my first high end system! |
$7965 retail, paid $4285. I'm starting over just like slappy. This is just to tide me over until I can find out what direction I'd like to pursue next. For now I'm just enjoying the good tunes I my new (to me) house. |
I have to say that I've kept it a bare minumum and it would still retail for over 6K for system #1, System number 2 is SS and with the exception of a Music Hall CDMMF-25 and a rarely used MF 308 integrated is all vintage so its price is even less. I'm going to sell the MF one of these days because I don't use it very much. In any event I've given up on making significant upgrades to the Tube system because I refuse to spend that kind of money. I live vicariuosly through others whose money mangers have gone their seperate ways. |
As my records and CD's cost well over $80,000 (MSRP) - I just didn't have any money left over for audio stuff, so I bought me some Bose and an old Sansui receiver - I'm in hog heaven! :-) |
Nrchy, feel like sponsoring a budding audiophile? -grin- |
Well Brian, I'm back and there's been more damage done. With a new amp and 9 meter Venustus interconnect I am up around $63,000. Where does the money go? Oh yeah, that's right!
The first time I replied to this thread my whole system retailed for about $30,000, now my amp and speakers retail for $30,000! |
Hey Doug...did you figure in the Triplaner..That should put you over the top, no? |
You can probably find a mid-grade audiophile power cord plug for $161 to round yourself out there, Doug. ;-) |
$29,839 in MSRP terms. Anyone know a good $161 component so I can say $30K? You get A'gon points for that, right? |
I down graded, now its $15,000 |
In total, under $7500.
Wow. I am in awe of some of these set ups. Some of these systems reflect higher dollar figures than what my wife and I make in a year! And we're doin' pretty darn well, we're in the top 5% in average salaries. Congrats to all of you who have the time and the means to be extravagant. Why not! This is a great hobby. If I hit it big in the lottery, I'll do it too! Listen well. |
Great thread!guys let see mine is about $14000.00 let's keep it going !!! |
Damn Guys, I spent less than $2,000. Now I feel unworthy..... Do they have an audioloser website? I must admit in my defense for being so cheap and poor, that I do have some other hobbies. I love wine, modern art and furniture, and my Porsche.
Great thread!
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Approx $18,000 but I only started about 4 months ago after my divorce was finalized...... |
Over $10,000 in my main home theatre system, and my bedroom two channel system. |
Mine retails for about $10,000. |
Opps! Added new speakers 15.5K I swear I am done! |
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My wife might read this, so I ain't sayin' nuttin! |
Spent $11,400 New Zealand dollars, and in NZD terms the system retails for NZD $45,000, about USD $7,400 and 30,500 respectively. |
Right around $10,100 retail, give or take. Actual out of pocket is more like $7,000 thanks to a couple deals and some dumb luck. This in an interesting topic, while adding it up I acutally thought it would be more! Still not too shabby for a guy in his early 20's!
Figure on this number doubling once I get the speakers I *really* want and upgrade my very mediocre CDP. Figure on half again in tweaks and mods I'd like to do... to be honest, more of my money goes to my home recording studio...probably about double what my hi-fi is worth, and it's nowhere near done, either.
Maybe I should go buy some lotto tickets, lol... |
Well, with new speakers, pre-amp and cables I am just a few pennies under $50,000. How did that happen? Those numbers just sneak up on a person. Don't tell my wife!!! |
$44k if bought new. Much less here on the Audiogon. About the same as 10 seasons of football tickets, which puts it in perspective. About what it costed us to run a 1973 beechcraft bonanza for about 300 hrs/ year; think Audio is expensive, try aviation! |
I just realized that I was the only Audiogon member not on this thread...now Im happy! Thanks Albert. Oh yeah...about 35K.(12K in analog) |
$12K and about $6K in equipment not used as main rig. |
Some where around $34,000 and growing. But worth every penny! |
It need to be relative to your home or car. For Mr. Microsoft, million dollar system is nothing, but for a sub-average Joe like me, a $5K system is a big deal. I have to continue to drive my old 1990 Mazda ($1K? No, nobody want to buy a 192K miles 1990 Mazda for $1K) to maintain my addiction. |
$31,000.00 equipment only! Now the addiction has begun, looking at newer stuff. |
The last two posts are sad, but I know what they are talking about, I've been there. It can be an art in putting together a system that sounds good and it can be down right depressing to have that kind of money wrapped up in it and not be pleased. Hang in there guys and don't get caught up in things like "bigger is better". |
About $10k. Wished I had it all at once now. Would do it differently. Still looking!! |
$13,000 and I can't even listen to it yet. |
Retail about $17K, but with most of it purchased used, I paid just over $10K. I had a system that went essentially unchanged for almost 10 years, then I started re-vamping things a couple years ago. I suspect that I will spend some more money again this year, but then I will probably take a couple years off and just enjoy what I have.
Mike |
Audio part = 9200. Video part = 7700. and worth it. |
Whew! One day I hope to accumulate a net worth as high as some of your stereos. I'v been sitting here really happy with the performance of my new $180 set of klipsch computer speakers. |
I'd estimate my system probably retails for about $50-60K (I spent no more than $20K), but I bought almost every piece of it used on audiogon or ebay, or else I bought them as demos from authorized dealers. |
$60K give or take. I separated from my "financial manager" about 10 months ago, and I've been buying myself congratulatory gifts ever since (the latest was an AN 4.1x Balanced Signature). I've recapitulated all the growth an audiophile normally does over 10 years in the space of 6 months, and I am one seriously happy camper.
I don't think the same WAF problem is going to happen again, because a) this time it's my money, not "our" money, and b) I recently put a demo pair of Pursang interconnects into the system, and when I put on a disc my girlfriend stopped what she was doing and said "Wow! Listen to her voice - that's amazing!" Yup, one happy, happy camper. |
$50,000 in the Equipment and $13,000 in vinyl and CD. Most of the EQ. was bought in the past two years, so now it's time to buy Lots-O music! |
$104,400. Includes 5 dedicated AC lines. Was hoping like hell as I was adding this up that it did not hit six figures. In fact, was quite surprised at the number as hadn't thought about it-only ever really consider the resale value! ;^) |
My system retails for about $50,000, but I actually paid only one half of that. I was able to save tens of thousands of dollars by buying my equipment used, or new but in raw or prototype condition. Instead of showing off my speakers like trophies, they are all hidden behind screens or curtains. The emphasis is on the aesthetics of music, not the detail in the cabinets. |
