What is the cost of your system?

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited January 2019 in The Clubhouse
Disregard....I hit the wrong button and this (dumb) forum software won't let me edit the poll choices, only the text. GRRRRRRR...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2

What is the cost of your system? 38 votes

$0-$2500
23% 9 votes
$2501-$5000
34% 13 votes
$5001-$7500
42% 16 votes
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    $1
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Try again Steve
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,457
    None of the above...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    John, please include all shipping charges to and from the manufacturer in your assessment ;)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,457
    Are you looking for retail value or out to pocket?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2019
    I was attempting to add the next category when I accidentally hit the enter button, and of course this wonderful forum software wouldn't let me edit the poll choices.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,315
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I was attempting to add the next category when I accidentally hit the enter button, and of course this wonderful forum software wouldn't let me edit the poll choices.

    Have mods remove and start over??
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Retail value. Isn’t that an oxymoron
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    I'm in with 59! Great Karma Steve! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    I can check all those boxes, and over 7500, at any given point on my audio journey. Big deal though, all that matters is that your enjoying what you have.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,457
    I have more than 7500 in my turntable...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I have more than 7500 in my turntable...

    You're cartridge is worth more than that. :p

    It's in the mail, but it's yours.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    I think all of my equipment that I own (multiple amps/receivers, 30+ pair of speakers, and all the AV equipment) might just barely put me in the 3rd category. I think I've been rather fortunate in that regard. 90% happened starting 3-6 months before I joined this forum till now.

    You guys (and gals) are awful ;)
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Congrats John. You have as much in your system as Joey has in one amp.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    No idea but I like it better after a few martini's...
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    I would have thought that first bracket would be a bit higher....but then remembered this was a private pole, it makes sense...
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    Tony M wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I have more than 7500 in my turntable...

    Your cartridge is worth more than that. :p

    It's in the mail, but it's yours.

    I just got up when I wrote you're instead of your. I try real hard to get those yor /yors correct! :D
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    I think I calculated all the stereo stuff I had years ago amounted to 75K+ easy ( msrp or retail when new ). All of it purchased for pennies on the dollar. ;)
    Then I sold a lot of it off for income for a couple years.

    I now have a lot of books and stuff taking up that old stereo component / speakers space.

    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,457
    Tony M wrote: »
    I think I calculated all the stereo stuff I had years ago amounted to 75K+ easy ( msrp or retail when new ). All of it purchased for pennies on the dollar. ;)
    Then I sold a lot of it off for income for a couple years.

    I now have a lot of books and stuff taking up that old stereo component / speakers space.

    I am right there with you. Fortunately, wheeling, dealing and buying used has kept the out of pocket costs to less than 15k...

    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,833
    I was looking for the choice "My Soul" but didn't see it.
    Sal Palooza
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,957
    edited January 2019
    It's really hard to say for mine given the b-a$-tard collection of vintage, found, new, DIY and kit components therein. Replacement cost would be pretty substantial, though. E.g., I have about $2k in my loudspeakers, but to replace them "exactly" would probably set me back $10k at current street prices for the stuff that's in them (and having another pair of cabinets built).
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,276
    So what's the goal here, to spend the least amount of money possible and build a nice system? I win. I'm extremely cheap! Like really cheap.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    I wonder how much $$ I've spent going to all these yard sales, Pawn shops and Goodwill stores over the years?

    500.00 maybe?

    Well worth it!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2019
    Anywho, I was looking for system cost, at retail, minus cabling/accessories to get at a "core" component cost demographic for the forum. Not HT stuff, but dedicated music system components.

    Mine: $8850.00 (amp, pre, source, speakers, power center)
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Two marriages and three houses but it was worth it!
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Lol!! ^
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    Choice #4 on the HT rig and the wife has no complaints on that.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,807
    edited January 2019
    tonyb wrote: »
    I can check all those boxes, and over 7500, at any given point on my audio journey. Big deal though, all that matters is that your enjoying what you have.

    Yes indeed.

    I don't really hear anything about cost, maybe a couple times regarding cables.

    I agree it's a hobby, and for the most part, my friends either have cars or a couple have a boat...still a hobby.

    My buddy has a sweet Audi S6, it's his baby and does sub 4 second 0-60 all day long stock. That car is basically his hobby, and one hobby of mine is my audio gear. I can see how some people may question high dollar audio gear, but generally the ones who don't see it as a hobby.

    Whether 50K on a car, or 10K, 20K...or 150K on stereo gear...its someone's personal choice and their hobby or love for their enjoyment.

    Nice thing about audio gear, I get to enjoy it every day, cost less to own than a car or boat, and retains more of its value. Not saying cars and boats aren't fun.. B)
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Anywho, I was looking for system cost, at retail, minus cabling/accessories to get at a "core" component cost demographic for the forum.

    Cabling, power, interconnect, speaker, is the "core" of a good system.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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