What's your profession? Age?

I probably responded to this thread at some point in the past. Practiced copyright law in NYC for 33+ years, semi-retired from the partnership of a large firm a few years ago to do other things (non-lawyer) in the music/film/tech fields. I teach part-time at UT Law School and have been involved in the music industry for decades. Split time between Austin and New York. I have a pretty good system, never added up what it cost~ seems kind of pointless since the stuff doesn't appreciate in value, though I appreciate it more, now that I have the time to listen it. My interest over the last couple years has been to locate the best sonic examples of vinyl pressings I can of music I enjoy. The process has helped me put the hi-fi endeavor into perspective- focusing on the music rather than the gear. (Been playing with hi-fi gear in a serious way since the very early 70's and still love that part too- but it is a means to an end. I'm approaching 60 years, a good time of life to make such changes.

45 year old educational software analyst and instructional designer. My current system retails about $12,000 (amp is second hand, so I paid about $9,000 for it all). Had a system that retailed for about $35,000 at one point but I just didn't enjoy music with it and started over. I've managed to find good synergy for reasonable cost right now and I plan to hold onto this system for awhile.

I've spent around $20,000 on media over the years (mostly vinyl and CDs but now adding high resolution downloads over CDs whenever possible). Probably close to that much in tickets and travel costs seeing live music over the years too.

Crap. I could have paid my house off by now if I didn't love this hobby so much.

I think I know my user name and password thank you very much

Homeless bum, 79 in July.

Well, being homeless has an advantage over many of us in that you don't have to worry about room acoustical issues! :^)