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Are you in the over 30 K club??

I read in Stereophile that their average reader has invested around $33,000 in their home audio system. Wow, thats a load of money. In your observation does this seem accurate? My system consist of Krell, VPI, Dynavector, Audio Physic & Cardas and I put in together here on Audiogon for around $3,500 lightly used.
Are you in over $30,000 club? That's not list prices it's what you actually have paid.
dreadhead
consttraveler
250 posts
 
Right at $30K (almost all purchased lightly used) and about 25% of it is in the closet (rainy day, just in case, but honey I really need an integrated amp, etc.).
jallen
502 posts
 
30K?... is this the price paid or the retail price of the gear if retail price is paid to replace it??? I try for the 50% of retail on purchases due to the rapid decline in value once gear is used. Sometimes I pay more or retail if needed, but the hobby is only fun if a financial bath is not routinely engaged in. Too often, one bad review and the gear is doomed to sub 50% status. jallen
stubby
73 posts
 
Now I know why I always felt out of step with Stereophile.

I enjoy my music system just fine but doubt that this hobby could ever deliver 30k of enjoyment. Even though I could afford it I choose not to.
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
Unfortunately, yes, and a bit more.

If I also count all the upgrades over the past 30 years, it might be enough to buy a house in California.

Being an audiophile is expensive. But one thing I learn after spending all those money is that I don't have to spend a lot to get great sound.
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