World's Best Stereo System ?...

@randym860 ,or yours now...until it doesn't.  We've likely all have had those... ;)

@lukaske and thanks for the Illumnia tip, as an omni-dipole sort....and that 8" *woof*!  Way interesting... 👍😊

@fertguy *G*  As intended. 👌  The Ritual to launch that system likely is where mine may approach, so I'll take it as a warning of sorts...*L*

@jeffseight , too true that figure certainly takes into account the more rarified versions available now.  I began doing it in the mid-'80s', certainly have continued to, and has never needed to approach that figure.

At this point, I've in need of a better and simple space to be within to correct. *G*

Yeah man...it's a push-up contest...extreme high end items will (seemingly) always sell regardless of their actual relative value, which is great news for the people marketing the stuff. Luckily in audio there are lots of options for those less inclined to value extremely expensive shiny objects, and those who are willing to figure out for themselves what sounds great at whatever price point that works are likely to be personally rewarded to the same or even a higher degree as the extreme high end customer. 

Not connected with Steinway Lyngdorf in any way

There needs to be a separate difference between most expensive stereo system and best “sounding” stereo system. Just because it is that expensive does not make it the best and being the best does not have to be the most expensive!

I agree with previous posters who stated that their stereo was the best in the world.  In my case with DIY horn speakers and DEQX DSP if it didn't sound great to me it would be my fault.