What is your cost for each system category ?


What cost priarity do you have for each system category: Speakers, Amplifier(s), Preamplifier(s), Primary Source (CD, tuner, turntable, etc.), and cables. This will help to determine where money should be spent in developing the ideal high-end stereo system regardless of total system price. Notice that I'm limiting the source to the primary unit only. You may have spent a bundle on all of your sources, but you can only listen to one source at a time. I'll start off by providing my priarity list.
Speakers: $20,700 37%
Amplifers: $16,800 30%
Preamplifier: $3,900 7%
CD Player: $6,700 12%
Cables: $7,800 14%
redwoodgarden
I wouldn't talk too much trash there Nrchy. This thread is a cousin to your "signal" loss thread. I'll give you a blue ribbon for your well-balancedness, though.

With more system information I think a cost ratios do mean something. It is murkied by personal preference, so one has to give the ratios a range, but after that, what does it mean? That the person with a system like mine who spends 50% of their budget on cables is audio retarded is one conclusion that can be drawn. Or maybe that person stole most of their equipment, but not their speaker cables...
CD player(dac & transport) 47%
Speakers(includes modification cost- parts only) 18%
Amp 16%
Speaker cables 9%
Power cords 4%
Tweaks 3%
Interconnect(there's only 1 pair and they're 3 feet long) 3%
Ohlala I was not aware that I was talking any trash, not that I have a problem with talking trash. I wouldn't mind being taken to task over it if I had done it. What are you misunderstanding about my post. My initial comments were somewhat introspective since I was surprised by the balance of costs.
How do you know that this is related to 'the signal loss thread?' Is there some joke taking place about which I am unaware? Have I somehow stepped on your toes? Do you have sensitive feet?
I thought I had only responded to an honest question, I guess I was wrong!
Hey guys, let's control our tempers! Audiogon has a reputation for having civilized conversations. I hope that I haven't stepped on anyone's toes.
LOL, it is just too funny listening to some of you guys. Amen Warrenh, it really is that simple. Percentages just don't apply.