Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update


If you haven’t heard about Ken’s story, it’s an interesting one and will punctuate the importance of balance in life.

Here’s somehting I cam across with how much his system actually went for: https://www.headphonesty.com/2024/04/audiophiles-dream-stereo-system-sold-death/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGPrE1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZGx9gaKw_4T-8UrcXLV_b2oH7tNsphH0frQStdnfSLOhEzhv0reh9Q18Q_aem_YtZrUHYbbfRO3d-YuOMd4g

 

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Unfortunately Ken got obsessed in this hobby. Family priorities were put aside.

I’m surprised it netted that much. I thought the monstrosity custom speakers and turntable / stand thing (once the actually-valuable high end arms and cartridges are stripped off) would have to be near give-aways; really just come and and haul it off. I’m surprised if anyone thought otherwise.

Then there were a bunch of electronics which are most OK, nothing special and not really big bucks - just tedious to sell in aggregate. I’m sure a good portion of the sum went to the auction managers.

I wouldn't give too credence to the "family drama" story. Sounds like someone wanted the attention. This should have remained private to the family. 

+1 @mulveling

 

Yes private and we don’t know the reality. Seems we should not speculate negatively on a man that has passed.

I am actually glad they talked about his family. It reminds me my priorities.

The music is going to tell me every time I put it on, you didn’t waste your time and money and you spent your time and money wisely, so enjoy it.

No dude, if your kids hated it THAT MUCH, it wasn’t worth it

re: million dollar system - I don’t listen to million dollar music. Having something that expensive to hear someone scream while 3 musicians rock it out in the background would be like eating a Danish with a silver fork and knife.

I wonder what a crappy quality recording on an 80's CD sounds like on a $1M system?