How much does your system retail for?

Gentlemen I once got into a very short argument with a FORMER girlfriend. It went something like this. You love that stupid f#@king stereo more than me, That's it! I've had enough! It's time to choose,me or the Stereo!
My instant Answer: So when are you leaving?
I think more of you should exercise your regressed alpha male testicular fortitude. My stereo never says NO! Could explain why I'm still single though. Oh to meet a woman that understands and accepts as big boys we NEED big toys.

I found one...and she will listen.

$22,000 two channel, plus another $10,000 for HT

26,105 including rack, ic's, & speaker wire. I took my time and put it all together for 12,630. It's well worth taking your time, and saving 13,475 just for waiting sales. Cary tube amp and preamp, Linn for the sources. IC's Audiometallurgy, Speaker wires Morrow Audio SP 3, Salamander Archtype 5.0 amd 2.0 rack.

Maybe around 15K. (btw, I feel better now. :-) ) I'm still using an older power amp I bought used. I was up at my dealer last night and they were just setting up the new McIntosh preamp combo--$12K. Gorgeous (especially when paired with their newest tube monoblocks--yikes) but it's all so far past my means that all I can do is look at it in awe.