Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
A very informative fellow on youtube reviews high end audio gear. He pays an insane amount of money on ampifiers, speakers and digital sources. He tells you what he thinks about quality, price, customer service and performance on such brands as Magico, Boulder, Wilson Audio and many others.
So here is the question. What are YOU willing to pay for a pair of speakers? An amplifier? A DAC or turntable setup? I am interested in what you WOULD PAY, not what you have paid in the past.
For me, I cannot see myself paying over $5K on speakers and likely not more that $3K on any other component.... even if I had the kind of money Elon Musk has. Am I crazy in saying that?
I wish I had Jay's budget also but sadly I do not. I had bought and cobbled systems together for years, some new and some used. I decided it was time to move out of the 90s and 00s and put together a complete new system. I gave myself a $20K budget But stayed below $15 when I was done. I am pretty happy and have a musical and pleasing setup of- Luxman 505UXII Rotel 1572 CDP Rega P3 Fyne Audio F502SPs |
This hobby is right up there with car collecting for people with stupid money. When you can pay over 200 k only for a piece of wire imo that is nuts. I can say for me it is what is my return on investment judged by my ears and not trying to impress anyone but myself. Can I see myself touching the 10 k speaker list? Maybe but it would have to improve my sound by 50% over current speakers and then I still think I would pass. Yes even with stupid money I think J could find better options to spend it. |
@vonhelmholtz - wisely spending. Well maybe if you know what makes sound and how to put it together. But since we manufacture components and repair and upgrade components, most people do not have a clue as to what impacts sound. Most people and companies don't even know how to set up speakers correctly. |
I probably have a different outlook when it comes to my audio budget. First off I save up my pennies and pay cash for EVERYTHIG I buy. I have literally saved $100 of thousands over the years. It might take a little longer to achieve my goals but that only gives me time to study the products on the table. Then I must say there are people who would trade their souls for their music. I don't thing violating your morals (literally) is a good thing no matter what they may be. |
