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Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?

I'm talking $50,000 and higher amps, speakers, cablesetc. I know there is excellent sounding gear from $100 to infinity (much is system dependent, room, etc). However, just curious if someone made the leap and deep down realize the "expected" sound quality jump was not as much as the price jump. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to make that jump. However, looking at another forum's thread about price point of diminishing returns got me wondering if anyone had buyers remorse. It's not easy to just "flip" a super high priced component. 
aberyclark
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Someone tell me why I am supposed to be super impressed with very expensive gear. To me it doesn't sound as good as some simpler less expensive equipment. 

Wolf......I am so disappointed to hear, I won't be able to take it with me. My kids wouldn't know what to do with it. 

Jim
Temporary dealer of the month. Look to next month for a better dealer. 
aberyclark OP
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Rich people are music lovers, enjoy hobbies, etc just like anyone else. Your available funds will dictate how far one goes into their interests and what youbdo. The multi million dollar rich person may tinker with $700,000 stereos, exotic cars, art. Thats the world they live.

Just like many of us dabble mid fi systems and may have saved a few yesrs to purchase a nice convertible. Thats the world I live

The minimum wage audiophile may be only able to save for a nice set of headphones and player.


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Abery

I think it is my job as a dealer to make audiophiles feel insecure about their systems. I don't take that job to seriously however. Probably won't be dealer of the month next month. 

" perfection is the enemy of good enough " 
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Necessity is the mother of invention. - Old audiophile axiom

A rich man has about as much chance of getting into Audio Nirvana as a camel 🐫 has of passing through the eye 👁 of a needle. - Old audiophile axiom

Sine there is no final destination you might as well enjoy the trip. - Old audiophile axiom
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geoffkait 

I think you are quoting Jesus arm't you. Don't think he made it to audio nirvana either. 

I might guess that many audiophiles feel like they have been on the cross. 
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