@deep_333 If your current system is your final audio destination kudos. What is offensive is claiming anyone that has or desires an audio system of better build and sound quality cares less about music and more about gear? That might get the award for "most convoluted" statement on Audiogon!
@dayglow , No clue what you are talking about (the "convolution" could be in your head)..My Stereo rig runs between 100 to 150k depending on what I throw in it. My multichannel rig might be around 20 to 30k, ~50 to 60k if treatments are included.
The gateway drug/affordable/bona-fide audiophilia rig I posted above I what my daughter currently runs in her apartment.
If high end audio died with my generation (avg age: 50 to 70), it may have a lot to do with the type of "personalities" that hang out in hifi forums.