What is the current retail cost of your reference system?

It is something i only talk about with my therapist.

I've never thought more or less about other audiophiles based on the cost of their systems.  One thing that is unique to audiophiles and their equipment is that I'd bet the majority of audiophile systems are bought and paid for and do not represent debt.

Why is it that people think that it's cool for someone to own an expensive boat, but take issue with someone spending an equal sum of money on an audio system?  I'd bet far more boat owners have loans on their boats that are stretching them financially than there are audiophiles that have loans on their audio systems.  Maybe I'm wrong and more audiophiles are in debt with their systems that I am thinking, but it seems to be that most audiophiles built their systems over many years.

I'll Play......I think it is interesting who else is crazy...

Naim Statement amps/pre = $300k

Kuzma Stabi DC XL turntable w/ Kuzma 14" 4Point arm & Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge = $50k

Revox PR99 Reel to Reel = $5k

Naim CD555 w/ 2 555power supplies (CD player) = $46k

Naim phono pre w/ Supercap power supply = $12k

Grandinote Mach 36 speakers = $170k

Luna Noir cables $25k

All told, approximately $600k.  Amp, pre, CD player bought used.  

@orenstein. Wish you showed pictures. I bet it is an amazing stereo.  What cables do you use?

Ok, I see the cables on the list now.  Nice.