Is it possible to get Hi-end sound ??

I agree with Wolf garcia. I have a modest $5000 system and have really enjoyed the challenge of matching equipment and cables until I found the best sound at the given budget.
I have heard $60,000 systems that didn't sound good to me at all. The point is, set a budget and have a great time getting the best sound you can at that budget.
Buy used hear and there and you wont take such a big loss when it comes time to try something else.
Have fun. John

Unlike some other commodities, used hifi stuff can be bought and sold with NO loss so it's all good. Unlike cars or musical instruments for example, lots of well made gear just barely wears out over time, and in some cases wasn't used/abused much anyway.

Definetly, you just need do know how to do it.

Here's the test: In my listening room let me listen to something familiar on my system while $150,000 worth of other stuff has been warming up next door. After a while a crew of 15 serious union stagehands runs in, sweeps away my gear, and sets up the 100K system playing the same music at the same level...repeat a few times. I will then offer my opinion regarding the differences between the systems, and buy pizza for the stagehands. Does a Magico/Boulder system in a 1500 square foot treated soundroom sound like my system in my house? Does it matter?