This topic might be interesting but I'm not sure it is meaningful. Everyone has a different mix of financial capacity, priority and goals. Respecting these individual differences might improve the quality of our discussion. Someone with a $5k system may have the same affinity for music, just as much know how and derive the same enjoyment from listening as someone with a $500k system. The owner of the $500k system, on the other hand, is not a fool just because your particular mix of capacity and priority led you to spend less. No reason why this should be the toxic topic it has become.
What’s the Sweet Spot price point wise in your audio journey?
I ask the question because there are so much gear at vastly different price points. My sweet spot is the 15-30k range. That’s where my speakers, amp, and Dac for the most part sets. There are good things below the prices but there is synergy and price/performance when purchasing audio. For some folks it’s the 5-15 range. It just depends on what you budget is you can fund great stuff all over Audio. Thoughts! No negativity. Just real answers.
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@bigtwin I have to agree as well. There is definitely a point of diminishing return. I also believe that point is somewhere in the $50K to $75K. I'm sure that there are some out there that will call that "anarchist" thinking, but for those of us in the 95 percentile, that's a reality. There are other things in our lives that are far more valuable to devote our time and resources to, such as family, community service and financial donations to worthy causes. Archaic thinking, I know, but the rewards in sacrificing to do these things goes far beyond any personal gains. |
@jijoh123 I wholly agree with you, but that is not to say the guy with a $500K system is not also doing all those other things? And more? To be clear, I'm not that guy. 🤣 |
My income , my experience of finding slightly used components allow me to spend 25 to 30k used but will perform close to 70k maybe more. This is what I have experienced at Axpona.At Axpona I have heard 50k system sound better those 100k. If you really know where to get used gear you will be able to put up a good system between 10 to 15k maybe even less.i have 3 systems . My main system is worth 60k new. Used and new combo around 45k second system probably again it combo of used and new 20k. My third system 10k new and used combo. My second system will give my main system run for the money I spend. My third system is also very good Calvinj I believe sweet spot depends on your income, experience.My third system were my amp, preamp, cables , dac, tt , that I have accumulated over the years, and I refused to sell them. I have kept 98% of all my cables. |
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