Being a CPA I have an affinity for numbers. The interesting aspect of this thread for me, aside from the usual morality plays, are the percentages across components.
I am in the camp of allocating the highest percentage to speakers (50%). The next is my turntable/cartridge (11%), followed by power, pre, SACD/DAC (all 9% each). Sub (6%), interconnects (3%) and streamer (3%).
Price paid $40k, current retail $60k. I love my system.