What's your profession? Age?

I just turned 40 this month. I'm a plant manager for a large manufacturing company and I just discovered Audiogon about a year ago. My 2 channel system retails for $11k, but Audiogon made it possible for about $7k.

I'm a 52 year-old retired E.O.T. (Electric Overhead Traveling) crane mechanic-technician. Performed all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, cable, structural, rail, and walking-surface repairs on same. Certified trainer-operator for aerial platforms and mobile(ground-based) cranes for a large international manufacturing company. I was called the Stair-master. Over 20k in system.

I'm 50 yrs. old and have been involved in textile research for thirty yrs. I've worked on everything from carbon fiber insulation for satellites to panty hose and from fly fishing line to bullet proof vests. My 2 ch. retails for 21K, but paid about 14K (only cdp and BPT conditioner were bought new) thanks to AgoN!

37, Mechanical Engineer. My system is about $12k.
I discovered Audiogon last year and, for me, is the best audio web all around the Universe !!!
Writing from Spain.

32 years old, 50 hr/week slave grinder (accountant). System goes for about $12000 at present.