For those of you who had spent over hundred thousand dollars for your sound system.


Do you think, in retrospect, that you could have gotten better sound quality out of your sound system with much less money spend. Do you have any regrets for spending huge amount of $$$? If you can start all over again, what would be different this time around? Let’s talk about electronics only and not room improvement for now. I know they go together, but the subject becomes very broad - assume your room is near perfect for sound reproduction.

P.S. Mike Levine, please don't shy away from the subject.  

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Just realized this was about $100k plus systems and not $5k plus systems...I gotta wear glasses...lol

Other folk said the same thing but it needs to be repeated - I definitely spent more than I could otherwise have if I'd have known to always spend the maximum I could on the best manufacturers' gear - in high-end hifi, if you try to skimp and save pennies, you end up spending more in the long run. To reiterate, it is better to buy the $20K server than the $10K one from the same manufacturer because you WILL upgrade and thus lose money on the trade.

The short answer is No, I have no regrets. Its a process that has taken decades to achieve and I am still achieving.  Thats why its a fantastic hobby as each acquisition provides greater pleasure and overall satisfaction  that you put together a system that sounds perfect for your ears.

My regret is not having the $100,000, or even $50,000 to spend on a system to be qualified to contribute to this thread.

No regrets. I am thankful for having the resources to fuel my enjoyment of the hobby and an understanding wife that has made it possible to make it fun not only for us, but for our children (who are now adults) as well.