What is the current retail cost of your reference system?


It would be interesting to share this as I am not sure some of us understand how decisions are made within the framework of cost and resolution. Please avoid used prices as that muddys the water significantly. Also cabling costs would be revealing as well if willing to share. 

jpwarren58

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Much of my system is vintage and couldn't be purchased retail today so I converted into today's dollars which comes out to around $50k. However, my cost was closer to $32k.

Speakers - Altec Lansing Model 19 Mint (1978) - $5250 in today's dollars

Subs - REL 212/SE Pair - $8400

Amps - Quad II 60th anniversary Mono Blocks (1997) - $20,000 in today's dollars, 

Turntable - VPI Classic w/ Soundsmith Zepher (2011) - $4,000

DAC Mytec Brooklyn + - $2,250 

CD Transport - $500

Streamer  - $400

Phono Preamp- Puffin - $700

Passive Preamp - $500

Cables - $2500

Power Conditioner - $1750

Equipment Stand - $2200

Headphones - $1500

+ I have almost 10K in Decware amps on order but there is a two year waiting list.