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

@sns

Good point. I remember much earlier in my pursuit of high end audio being very happy once my system was in place that I got years of pleasure at no additional cost (not including record collecting). I would go many years 5 - 10 without any investments.

My system cost is about double what it has been since my retirement. But if I just consider the incremental $75K I put into my system since I retired (earlier investments well amortized) and that I listen about 1,100 hours a year… assuming I live at least another 10 years… That’s about $7 / hour. My season tickets to the symphony are about $70 / hour. Or $35 / hour if only one seat.

Of course I have custom made bicycles.. those are about $2 / hour. I ride about 5,000 miles a year.

Sorry, I’ve only spent 99,999 so I don’t count.

WAF is simple. Buy her stuff and keep her happy. 

After some reflection, I'd have to say yes, I do have some regrets. In the 90's I had Quad ESLs ("57"). I bought them in non-working condition, and I rebuilt the panels myself. My current speakers are some giant Wilsons and they just can't compare to the Quads for midrange and treble, speed, openness, transparency and a general feeling that you are there at the live performance. 

I regret selling the Quads with the same sort of nostalgia that one might think about an ex-girlfriend that got away.