Dream System

For gear alone (neglecting room) that would be beyond my needs. I don't think it is necessary to spend that much.

The nicest, most musically satifying system that I've personally heard is the Burmester Classic Line.

I agree with Shadorne though, that much money is not required unless you just have the money to burn.

If I had that much money to spare and put into music, I would be able to go to live concerts fairly often over the next 10-20 years, so I would not buy a stereo at all...

Well while I do agree that you can get good sound for less, I will try to answer your question.

Analog front end:

Basis 2800 Diamond Signature w/ Calibrator base.
Basis Vector 4 tonearm
ZYX UNIverse S-SB phono cartridge
Walker Ultimate Motor Drive
Walker Reference Phono Preamp

Digital front end:

Rega Saturn (what's the point? Save $$$ here).

Speakers:

Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation

Amplification:

VAC Phi 300.1 amplifier
VAC Phi Beta preamplifier

(4) 30 amp dedicated lines with Oyaide R1 outlets.
(2) Bybee Super Effect power conditioners

I/C's: Jade Audio Hybrid
S/C's: Nordost Odin
P/C's: Stealth Dream

I think I may now be well over $100K, but I'll bet it would sound fabulous.

Cheers,
John