Where did you sink the most cash into?

Based on prices when new:  Speakers 30%; Amp 30%

Based on prices actually paid:  Speakers 40%; Preamp/Processor/DAC (one component) 20%

Regards,
-- Al
 

CD collection.

My Silverline Boleros represent about 50% of the value of my audio system, excepting my music collection of course. 

Very nice speakers, BTW. :-)

I'm old school & was always taught & truly believe to spend 50%-60% of total budget on speakers - of course back then all you needed was speakers, a receiver, turntable & cassette deck for a system.
I still believe in spending about half your budget on speakers, then amp/s, pre, phono, cartridge, cd/sacd & cables.
It has always worked for me as no matter what source you select it will be heard from your speakers.

Most of my cash is in music.
Only 10% or less in equipment.