Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?

I've told no-one, despite being repeatedly asked by:  my wife, my brother, friends etc

Some prices can easily be researched.  Any fool can google the current price of a 3-way ATC speaker (SCM40).  But no way am I telling anyone I spent £1500 on a USB cable - I still can't believe it myself, to be honest.

Over a few beers I came perilously close to telling a friend how much I'd spent.  He plays in one of the UK's best orchestras and loves his music, though barely has 2 cents to rub together.  He said he understands how important music is to me, but I really couldn't rub his nose in my wanton spending.

I justify it by remembering it's a hobby which brings me pleasure and a respite of the soul.  Plus, the money I spent (£20k) was inherited, and being slowly eaten by 10% inflation, and flatlined equity markets.

I just wish I could now stop.  

@zufan - it's a good point regarding the other luxuries.  I partly funded my system by selling my Omega after I realised I'd spend more servicing it than I had on buying it 15 years ago.   

Think of those who might spend 50k on a Porsche, then only drive it around town at 30mph

no, no ones business. what i spend is MY business!