How much does your system retail for?

Paid $2775 and $3350, respectively. Can't wait to show this thread to my wife!!! No one should be embarrassed or overly proud. This is not a mine-is-bigger-than-yours (either price tag or enjoyment-per-dollar). Although, I must say, it sounds a whole lot better now after looking at so many 5 and even 6 figure systems ;-)

Hey Kitch, can you do median rather than mean? There are a couple curve-breakers in here ;-)

$25,000 and the mean is at $42,117 based on the 79 responses so far. (unless someone posted updates that i didn't catch)

Observation One: There was absolutely nothing displayed at the show that was worth the price being demanded for it; $20,000 amplifiers, $80,000 speakers, get real. The object is the music, not to impress your neighbors with expensive toys.

My Questions: How could anyone who could possibly afford the prices being asked for megabuck toys possibly be stupid enough to buy them? And, why were all the manufacturers, reps, salesmen, and magazine writers standing around smiling while their ears bled out?

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Ignore Psychicanimal!

Do not allow this guys hatred destroy this fun post!

Those are Frank Van Alstine's words. So it's not me you have to ignore. Truth is most high end audio is a racket.

"What are we to do when the truth hurts? There's always denial, but truth in its essence is undeniable. To those who do not love truth, it's undeniability is like a scorching fire. In Proverbs 12:19 King Solomon not only encourages truthfulness; he ties it to long life."