8 Reasons why you should buy an $50,000 DAC

I went down this path earlier this year when I upgraded my digital frontend to Naim's Reference ND555 DAC/Streamer. I initially bought it with one 555DR PS power supply, but purchased a second power supply shortly thereafter. One power supply for the digital side and one for the analogue. To put it as the Brit's say; it's a wonderful sounding piece of kit. Yes, the rest of my system is on par with this, and yes my private listening room is set up accordingly. Some will criticize that I have a TV on the wall behind the equipment, but my wife and I are avid golfers and like to watch golf on mute while we listen to our music. I do understand that I am truly blessed to be able to afford such, and that I have a significant other who not only goes along with my hobbies, but enjoys them along side me. I know that I am in the minority of people who can do such.

Second was when I visited a world-class recording studio and saw what gear they used......to be written soon.

Unless the studio you visited specialized in audiophile quality recordings, don't be influenced by them.  Why do you think that great sounding recordings are the exception, not the rule?  Most recording studios couldn't care less about sound quality.

@bjcatanzaro 

Sure, in a universe where everyone else has your anatomy, taste, room and ancillary gear.

Buy two and the 2nd one is 1/2 the price!! Plus we throw in a 2 liter Pepsi.

OP

you are feeling guilty about spending that kind of $ on a component and looking for validation from other audiophiles to assuage that guilt.  
  It reminds me of an alcoholic who seeks justification for their behavior from cronies in a tavern.

  Just be upfront with yourself.  You can’t justify the binge as a value proposition.  You wanted the component, had the means ( hopefully) to spend into the stratosphere and you pulled the trigger.  Now enjoy it and don’t let the guilt inhibit the fun