42 year old engineering director on a major government project. Roughly $12k invested and just getting started! |
I am a 45 year old retail jeweler/manufacturer,self employed.Lately I've had to "down-size" to maintain domestic harmony...grr.My 2 channel rig is simple.A Vpi hw-19 turntable with a grado sonata,rega jupiter/io cd/dac,pioneer elite cd-r,sony 7 series dat,apt/holman pre,stax tm-1 w/lambda sigs,held together with mit t2 iconnects.I guess around $2k. |
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Born 1956 |
35yo medical student. current system retail value roughly 5-6K. spend much more money indulging my record collecting habit. next step is to start tweaking things, learn how to construct circuits, see where that leads... |
36y.Specialist Anaesthesiologist.South Africa |
36. As you can "see" by my name, I cut and burn ( with a laser ) eyeballs for a living. On occasion, eyelids, too. But eyelidman sounds funny. |
Larryrosen,
Just curious, what nickname has given Chris Berman given you? |
I am a 44 year old producer for ESPN, but I've had the bug since high school. I have a severe case of upgradeitis, but it usally passes and I am dormant for a year or 2. My 2 channel system retails for about 24k, but I usualy purchase used here on Audiogon. I am defianatley not finished. |
I'm 24 with a science degree. Mostly chemistry and environmental science. Audio is almost the worst superfund case I've seen. 13k and counting. |
55. Manager/Designer/Inventor. $95K. Not done. |
Well, I am still 42, and still a forensic psychiatrist, but since my original entry in this thread a couple to things have changed. First, my system now retails for around 16K (though I mostly bought it used for considerably less). Secondly, my idea of where diminshing returns start is now at around the 30-35K retail point. Lets hope it stays there. |
At 45, and an Oceanographer, I've been interested in hi-end audio only several years. During this time upgraded numerous times and have arrived at a 2 channel system worth approx. $12k and Home theater worth $5k. At this point in my system, I estimate that additional expenses toward upgrades wouldn't be commensurate with the few percentage points in audio sound obtained. Any other perspectives on this? |
I'm a Civil Engineering college student at Cal Poly, SLO
20 years old
Jazz musician for the past 10 years give or take.
And working hard to support the hobby! |
I'm guessing no one's seen this kind of response to this question yet.
I'm 42, pastor, and I intentionally have not purchased as high end a system as I'd like; I give very sacrificially to the Lord. I'm investing in the "etherial sound sytem" I will one day enjoy.
However, this has not precluded my being able to, over the past 20 years, cobble together a system valued right at $12k, primarily with second hand components, ensconced in my self-built Home Theater.
Time, planning and persistence can truly reward in amazing ways.
Blessings to all! |
Software engineer, 43 w/ 30K invested |
Civil & structural engineer, 26. System's worth $15,000 in retail but probably paid $9,000. Home Theater excluded. |
television news photog 49 with maybe 3000 in assorted out of date gear. |
television news photog 49 with maybe 3000 in assorted out of date gear. |
age 33. profession? i am a field technician for pepsi~cola. my system is worth about 10k, with more money being invested as i find 'gems.' i used to buy new, but quickly came in to the reality that the gear i like and want, is top ended performance and price wise. so, i have begun to be patient, wait a little longer, and go with some used gear, and all the while enjoying my daily audiogon fix.
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Age 47 going on 27- Profession: 25 yrs commerical roofing contractor (no residential!) Past 2 years as owner. System list easy $35K and climbimg slowly |
52, commrecial Transportation management. 7K. Been at this since 1973 but, just started the high end thing 2 years ago.... |
Jet propulsion engineer for a major airline, 22 years old, system MSRP is ~$4500. I didn't pay nearly this via b-stock and demos. |
Consultant for inspections of oil/gas pipeline systems. 41 years old. (Still wondering how that happened so fast?!?) Never really did a tally on the equipment, and don't know if I want to. Wife might find out... |
Architect, 44 years young, own small architecture firm, 15 year old system was $10,000 at one time, recently upgraded to tube amp, going tube pre-amp ASAP. |
IT Consultant to the government with a large consuting firm. 35 years old. HT System worth about $17k. I'm also a bike (bicycle) racer-my two main bikes are worth about $5k each. |
Management at a small package delivery terminal - 43 - About 6K, would problably be a lot more if I could figure out how to work less than 60 hours a week. |
Musician - 20
I'm currently in a Bachelor of Music program, and a working musician. Check out one of my bands - www.janetcullband.com |
Dirctor of Maintenance for a Regional Airline.
47 years young. |
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46, industrial plant manager. System probably cost about $90k retail, but it's been built up for many, many years. |
51, electronics background. Currently Asst. GM of a telephone utility company. Been involved in this hobby since the age of 14. System retail: $28K. |
40, share with my wife passion for wine, food, HIFI and life... IBM sales, MBA |
29, Software Engineer. BTW, Tireguy...how I envy you! (he he...) |
21, Econimics/Finance Student |
Assistant Home Builder, 35 yrs old, everything used about 5-6k. |
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52 y/o anesthesiologist. audiophile since the early 70's. |
I am a college professor. I am 35. I have been in this hobby for 15 years. My system retails for 15K. |
52, chemical dependency counselor. |
Professional skateboarder, age 26. My step grandad got me hooked on a KLH model 24 hand-me-down. |
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I am 49. Have Ph.D in Psychology and practiced most recently in Medical and Primary Care psychology until suddenly disable by illness that has me out for the duration, but in no danger. Kinda shoots the Hobby budget, but I sure use it. Have Wife (wonderful) and Dog (Shaquille, and no, no relation) and cat (Emma).
Nice Thread. |
Joe, it's been awhile since I've seen your pictures -- once again, they're great. I'm sure you're still enjoying the customized Teres! Happy listening. |
I am a 37 year old financial advisor in Barrington, IL - a suburb northwest of Chicago. |
42, Business owner (California Closets) & custom woodworker. For those who have not seen it, go to Joe's Teres I have somewhere north of 25k retail in my system. And will probably spend that much again before it's all over. Of course, in real dollars I probably have half that or less. Finding deals is almost as much fun as building it yourself, which is almost as much fun as listening to the music! |
22yrs Old Entrepreneur just finished my bachelors in Business Economics, started a record label 1st album due in 3months hopefully(mostly club and house music)
System worth 25K Retail, but most equipment brought used at about 50% of retail.
Satyam. |
Operations Mgr for a book and software distribution center. Age 46. Got Maggie fever 20 yrs ago. Invested about $6.5K in my 2 channel system, half used from Audigon and half new. I'm all SS now but thinking of switching to tubes, atleast the preamp. |
Computer Analyst, 26. $5k just getting started. |
Artist & Author--Age 39--very fortunate to do what I love most. |
