Current system +50k (pricing of older items as they were back then), like speakers, tuner, preamp, phono, power amp, SACD, cables 10k, power strip - wall outlets and racks +7k. We have to accept that audio gear is not for money investment, there are some rare exceptions though, but only for pleasure feeding the soul and avoid visiting the psychiatrist. Does value represent sound quality, that is a difficult question and most likely with not a definite answer. Yesterday i was very lucky to audition a really good system comprising a Lavardin ISX integrated amplifier, Blumenhofer Tempesta 20 speakers and Norma CD player. Total retail cost 15k euros, musical pleasure way much higher than that.