The bigger question is does the $500K system sound 20X better than a $25K system. Given the law of diminishing returns - I’d say NO. Anyone who says yes - I’d call bullshit in a minute. It’s a placebo effect- you want it to sound better.
Mega dollar systems. 200k on up. What are their professions?
Acoustical Systems Apolyt Turntable ($349,000), 1190.5lbs (540kg) for example. I will try to upload a picture.