What's your profession? Age?

Translator, investor; 53 years old. Bought first audio system in 1971. Got rid of everything in 1990, started over again in 1999.

Presently $40K invested in one three-source system and two two-source systems, all two-channel only. Most of the gear bought used.

I'm 60. a bus mechanic at a transit authority. I've been into audio since I was 17, over the years I have aquired a 80k system.

52, product designer/sales engineer pollution control equipment, $35k retail

42, attorney who represents individuals against health, life and disability insurance companies. Married 15 years with 8 year old twins.

Actuary, 41, just back into the upgrade mode after I discovered vinyl. obsessing about cartridges, having a blast with records. Have about 10K in my system.
Biggest purchase was 4K on a preamp, enjoy things so much more after I quit looking for bargains.

Several years ago I got spectral amp/preamp, and no longer felt the bug to upgrade. I'm sure this was also driven by my favorite high end store, progressive audio, shifting its focus. Now looking at better spectral power amps. And will visit overture if I'm ever out that way.