In the '70s I started with a Kenwood integrated (which I still have) and Large Advents. In the '90s I moved up to a big Adcom amp and Proac 2.5s. In the '10s it was McIntosh and used Avalon Eidolons. And now I have a dedicated room with Esoteric electronics and Audio Physic Avanteras. Most of these upgrades have made me happy. And I can't wait for Axpona to begin exploring what my next moves will be. I guess I'm just a dumb happy guy.
Law Of Diminishing Returns?
I'm curious about what you enthusiasts think of the product or price that eclipses your definition of "value".
As an example I have a rich buddy that just spent 100K upgrading his (former) Pass 600s / Bryston / B&W Signature 800s / JL Fathom 8 speaker system. I have a discerning ear and cannot hear the difference between the old system and his new S5M Perlistons (4) , Anthem AVN90, ,ATI amp AT6005 (4) and four subs.
This got me to thinking- 80% more money for maybe 20% more sound quality?
Where is the sweet spot for the discerning ear and the affluent but not Billionaire (think Doctor/Lawyer/Indian Chief) budget? Can you get 80% HiFi sound for 20K or do you need to spend 100K to get that HiFi sound?
-Asking for a friend :)