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Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?

I'm talking $50,000 and higher amps, speakers, cablesetc. I know there is excellent sounding gear from $100 to infinity (much is system dependent, room, etc). However, just curious if someone made the leap and deep down realize the "expected" sound quality jump was not as much as the price jump. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to make that jump. However, looking at another forum's thread about price point of diminishing returns got me wondering if anyone had buyers remorse. It's not easy to just "flip" a super high priced component. 
aberyclark
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soundsrealaudio
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Abery

I think it is my job as a dealer to make audiophiles feel insecure about their systems. I don't take that job to seriously however. Probably won't be dealer of the month next month. 

" perfection is the enemy of good enough " 
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Necessity is the mother of invention. - Old audiophile axiom

A rich man has about as much chance of getting into Audio Nirvana as a camel 🐫 has of passing through the eye 👁 of a needle. - Old audiophile axiom

Sine there is no final destination you might as well enjoy the trip. - Old audiophile axiom
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geoffkait 

I think you are quoting Jesus arm't you. Don't think he made it to audio nirvana either. 

I might guess that many audiophiles feel like they have been on the cross. 
joey_v
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I think it’s all relative, we find joy in our respective systems and budgets.


wolf_garcia
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It’s true that unless you join some audio geek club someplace, very few care about the new tube you bought or how great your system sounds. Doesn’t bother me one bit however as I have enough fun with the stuff as to render outside opinions irrelevant (unless they completely agree with me).
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