members and their systems

Miller, you failed to mention the reason for not having cell phone, so I can't process that.  However, millions of Americans don't have it. And millions of Americans are actually doing quite well financially. Very expensive audiophile stuff is one thing but something modest worth, say, $50k is another. Again, millions can afford it if they really want it.

@glupson

"...he started crying that his new BMW was vandalized.....he said yah... I earn good money..."

Why didn’t he pay for garage?

He has a garage in his building, the cars was screwed no matter of that. 

riley804,

You certainly don't need my permission to do anything, that is quite a logical leap.   I did not say in any manner that any of the replies contained a question about income.  What I did say is the OP in an off-handed way did ask that very question.
" ...but where are members getting the money to do all of this stuff ?"

I guess I'm the odd man out then, I really couldn't care less what people have or how they got it.  One last thing, please don't put me and MC in bed together.  I have agreed and disagreed with him just as I have with quite a few people on this forum.  

Regards,
barts

@inna "Very expensive audiophile stuff is one thing but something modest worth, say, $50k is another. "
I think this corroborates the OP's initial incredulity. Saying a $50K system is "modest" is like saying a $500K house is modest. For the vast majority of Americans, neither are. Spending $50K on an audio system is well within reach of some people on this forum, but doing so further separates them from the rest and adds to the alienation and dismissal from the non-audiophile community.


Yes, I'm aware that there are others who spend $50K in other singular hobbies - boating, RVing, musical instruments -- but to say that amount is "modest" is somewhat myopic to the economic realities of many.

@glupson -- I see your point. People see cars as much more of a necessity, more of a personal extension, and more of a public avatar for themselves than anything in audio.

Hi-end audio is, in the end, intensely personal. The sweet spot can usually accommodate one person.