How much does your system retail for?

$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?

RECOMMENDATION!
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."

Psychic, what the hell are you talking about man? Value is relative, period. And weren't you the guy who was singing the praises of that chinchy, junky ass $50 power chord because it provided superior performance, but at a reasonable price? Quit foolin around with the good book, the only truth you've espoused is that you don't like being forced to shell out the big bucks for really high end performance. That of course is a a perfectly valid perspective, but better to start another thread to hold that discussion instead of hijacking this one, right?