How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup?


I hope this isn't too off topic, but I'm curious as to how long it has taken to build your dream setup? I'm on the ever long hunt for MORE and BETTER and I think I need some other users perspective as my neurotic brain is on the hunt monthly for upgrades. 
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@geoffkait  How do you mean? My wallet looses every time I make a thought of a new purchase
I didn't start seriously working on my system until I was 50 years old.
5 years later I had my dream system.

Now I'm almost 70 and I'm dreaming of new stuff again.
I have been at it since the age of 13.  like (Sgreg1), most of my purchases made from grass cutting funds.

My parents had a big, all in one console; my father plaid a record every evening while having dinner.  listening to music is a way of life for me.  I have been upgrading since then (37 years), It's a hobby, a passion, a necessity for me, I take great joy in it...  As of late, I have gone crazy and been upgrading dam near everything :-)

Jose