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Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?

Putting security and personal safety issues aside, do you share with others how much you have invested in your system?

I can see cases when we share with those who are generally interested what the "tariff" is for superb audio reproduction. Or, those who are already know how tall you have to be to ride the ride.

Can you think of any other reasons (accountants, lawyers, insurance, etc)? Afterall, when your spouses second cousin pulls in the driveway in their Minivan, bragging about fact that you have $10k invested in cables may not be the best way show common interests?

What say you?

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clearthinker
1,582 posts
 

Everyone except the wife.

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oddiofyl
3,482 posts
 

As with many of us, my family and friends have no idea what my stuff costs, except my brother who thinks I'm nuts.   Although he will be the first to say it sounds great .... and he is often the recipient of nice audio hand me downs 

 I really don't want them to know, and if anyone asks I am evasive and change topic.   It's nobody's biz....

I think if you have any common sense you can look at some of this gear and know it's not cheap.   My buddy has a pair of downhill mountain bikes that cost $7500 and $8500,  so it's all relative...

elangley01
93 posts
 

No one has ever asked me. Most people don’t care. 

ronboco
753 posts
 

I tell people if they ask. I think most people are curious how much your stuff cost. Happy listening ! 

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dinov
803 posts
 

If they ask….and about cables, I might tell them what one costs, otherwise most people can’t wrap their heads round what these systems costs. Neither can I sometimes😀

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