What is your most expensive piece of equipment?

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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited May 2005
    Wow I'm the only one to vote Turntable?!?! Hmmmm....Makes me wonder if I'm going about this the wrong way.:confused:

    Music Hall MMF-7 $1079
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2005
    Actual cash laid out, My Paradigm Servo-15 Sub $1590.00.........

    That’s by the piece.


    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by cmy330go
    Wow I'm the only one to vote Turntable?!?! Hmmmm....Makes me wonder if I'm going about this the wrong way.:confused:

    Music Hall MMF-7 $1079

    Oh Crap! I forgot about the turntable! That is without a doubt my most expensive purchase.

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by cmy330go
    Wow I'm the only one to vote Turntable?!?! Hmmmm....Makes me wonder if I'm going about this the wrong way.:confused:

    Music Hall MMF-7 $1079

    No argument here. HeHe
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    Closed, see results first thread.
    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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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2005
    Being that I am a man, I have a piece of equipment that has cost me more money than anything in my stereo system. :D
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited May 2005
    Yeah...me too. It's called a 'wife and kids' :(
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2005
    I`ve spent soo much on gear that last weekend I had to go buy my wife a new car...:rolleyes:

    I would now say that the `05 Dodge Magnum in the driveway is now the most exspensive piece I`ve paid for in a while......
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by beardog03
    I`ve spent soo much on gear that last weekend I had to go buy my wife a new car...:rolleyes:

    I would now say that the `05 Dodge Magnum in the driveway is now the most exspensive piece I`ve paid for in a while......


    Holy **** :D

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited May 2005
    Oh yea! If we are speaking autos I would have to say that the Mark Levinson system in my new car would rank right up there as my most expensive. OUCH:eek:
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • pblanc
    pblanc Posts: 261
    edited December 2006
    My ears. When those finally blow there is no telling what the replacement cost is going to be.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited December 2006
    1.5 year old thread...
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
    My Cary SLI-80 F1 SIG is the most expensive single piece at the moment


    All together I have about 15-17k in everything..

    oh crap...did I say that outloud ?!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2006
    My Anthem Pre is my single most expensive piece but between that and the speakers alone I have about 15k (inc. subs)

    I don't even want to begin adding the rest.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    I didn't pay anything for it, but the most valuable audio gear I have is a receiver. The Marantz 2600, worth somewhere in the $3000-3500 range right now. I'm probably going to sell it since I just don't use it any more.

    If you're talking original prices, the Marantz was $1600 in 1980. My McIntosh ML-2C speakers were about that for a pair, too.
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited December 2006
    My SDA 1.2tls
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    My music collection. All this other stuff pales by comparison.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2006
    cmy330go wrote:
    Wow I'm the only one to vote Turntable?!?! Hmmmm....Makes me wonder if I'm going about this the wrong way.:confused:

    Music Hall MMF-7 $1079

    You are not alone, I voted turntable, but not because of the turntable itself, the tonearm an SME Series V has a MSRP of $4,500. I didn't pay that much but I didn't know if MSRP was the gauge or actual cost. If it is actual cost, I paid $1,500 for my Spectral preamp in 1986. That is the same amount I paid for my SRS 1.2 TLs.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2006
    pblanc wrote:
    My ears. When those finally blow there is no telling what the replacement cost is going to be.

    They can't be replaced or repaired atleast not 100% repaired.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited December 2006
    Amp, Polk 2.3's both cost about the same
    Carl

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    Wow. You guys have deep pockets. I haven't crossed the $1K threshold yet on a single piece of equipment.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited December 2006
    Once my current setup is done - itll be about like this...

    Speakers > TV > Subs > Preamp > Amp > CDP > DVDP > Cables
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2006
    My TV is the most expensive, Then my speakers.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited December 2006
    Speakers.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Wow. You guys have deep pockets. I haven't crossed the $1K threshold yet on a single piece of equipment.

    How's that OPPO 970 working out for ya? Mine is supposed to arrive by Friday. I'm going to match it with a Timbre TT-1 DAC. I also have a Marigo Signature mat as a stabilizer. If I'm not mistaken I PM'd you my impressions of the Marigo about a month ago. That Marigo is well worth the $200 it costs IMHO.

    Joe

    PS: Although the SME Series V pickup arm has an MSRP NOW of $4,500 I only paid $1,080 back in the late 80s or early 90s. I still have the cancelled check somewhere.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    hearingimpared wrote:
    How's that OPPO 970 working out for ya?

    Great. Love it. Excellent SQ and PQ, regardless of price.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Great. Love it. Excellent SQ and PQ, regardless of price.

    Yeah, it got a really good review on page 26 of January's The Absolute Sound by Chris Martens.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2006
    I didn't realize that the Series V had been around that long.

    BTW I figured MSRP as well. I really only spent 850 on the TT. Since then I did spend around 1200 on a tube integrated with an MSRP of 1500. So that is now my most expensive piece of audio gear. If you count HT stuff, my TV would take top billing.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2006
    cmy330go wrote:
    I didn't realize that the Series V had been around that long.


    Here is a little tidbit on it.http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/ivreview.html
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2006
    hearingimpared wrote:
    Here is a little tidbit on it.http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/ivreview.html

    That's funny. I had just finished scanning over that a few minutes ago.:)
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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