View Poll Results: What are your hifi system(s) worth ? (shop retail price, NOT what you paid for)

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  • Up to 1000 (US dollars, or convert to US if you can)

    1 2.50%
  • 1001 - 2000

    1 2.50%
  • 2001 - 5000

    7 17.50%
  • 5001 - 7000

    5 12.50%
  • 7001 - 10,000

    4 10.00%
  • 10,001 - 20,000

    16 40.00%
  • 20,001 - 30,000

    3 7.50%
  • 30,001 - 50,000

    0 0%
  • 50,001 - 100,000

    1 2.50%
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  1. #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by basite
    Thiel CS2.3 € 5 250 = 8 241.975 US$
    If that's true, we really get raped by prices here, cause those retailed for 3.6K in the US

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    Shafted ? YOU ? bah ... come to Australia !!

    Gday.

    We in Australia are the kings of being shafted and ripped off.

    Here's an example of prices I just got from the official Monster cable site.

    Absolute lowest of their entire range :

    I100-1M 102045-00 $9.95 pr.

    Retail in Australia - $55 US dollars.

    No that is not a misprint.

    It is said, if it's Monster, it's not allowed to sold under $60 Australian. Ok, the video
    1 meter cable you can get for a low $50 Australian.

    The retail on the US - 1 m. piece - 3.28 ft. SV1R-1M 102025-00 $9.95 ea.

    We have 10% of the complete range of what Europe and the US has in brands,
    and range of component models, including cables. We have to pay 4 to 10x more.

    So stop your whinging, leave it to the professionals (us) lol.
    Current System :

    Xindak XA8800MNE Mono Block Power Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840E Pre Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840C CD Player and DAC
    Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MK-II
    Pioneer DVR-640H (250 GB HDD)
    Foxtel Digital
    Samsung LCD 40in LA40M81BDX
    Sony PS 3 (source - CD/SACD/DVD/Blu-Ray)
    XLO Interconnects & speaker cables
    Sonos Wireless Music System

    Upgrade Path :

    1. Power regulation system

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    Legacy System
    Legacy Focus Mains $6500
    Legacy Silver Screen Center 1700
    T&A P-30 rear surrounds 1900
    Sony STR-DA3500ES 1800
    Sony KDL52XBR5 LCD 5000
    Sony PS3 600
    Toshiba HD-DVD 230
    Yamaha M-65 (biamp Focus) 800
    Dishnetwork Vip622 600
    Bello TV stand 300
    Monster 3500MKII Power cond 400
    Cables 1500
    $21,330

    Klipsch System
    KG4 Mains 615
    KLF-C7 center 500
    KV3 (alt center) 400
    RS3 surrounds (two pair) 800
    SW8 450
    Pioneer Combo player 1000
    Sony SACD player 300
    ACI Saturn sub 700
    Marantz M-700 amp(2) 500
    Hitachi 57S715 HD TV 2300
    Cables, power cond 400
    Denon AVR-3300 1000
    $8965

    Misc
    Blueroom Minipods (2 pair) 650
    NAD 603 Multi-ch amp 400
    Lexicon CP1+ 1695
    2 Mcintosh 40 AMP 700
    BRE signal processor 250
    Yamaha RX-V2095 1500
    Yamaha MX-35 amp 350
    Optimus Pro LX5 speakres (5) 450
    Audio control octave 150
    Phase-coupled activator 200
    Sencore Video calibrator (P403) 5500
    misc cables 1000
    Sony KDL36XBR250 2500
    15,345

    Total $45,640

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio amateur
    If that's true, we really get raped by prices here, cause those retailed for 3.6K in the US

    it is true...

    seen the Mc's price?

    take a new MA6300 for example, in the USA it retails for 3000, maybe 3500 or so, here in europe, it goes for €4250, that's 6 672.075 US$ (at the moment).

    You know, you could buy a MA6900 amp for that (their ex-totl integrated, recently the MA7000 took the crown), and still have well over a grand left to spend on other things...

    see how we're being screwed?

    not only with exotic brands you know, a parasound Halo A23 retails for $850 or so, well, here in Belgium, it goes for €1200...

    Keep them spinning,
    Bert.
    Life is music!

    Mcintosh MA6400 Integrated
    Double Advent speakers
    Thiel CS2.3's
    *DIY Lenco L75 TT
    * SME 3012 S2
    * Rega RB-301
    *Denon DL-103 in midas body
    *Denon DL-304
    *Graham slee elevator EXP & revelation
    *Lehmann audio black cube SE
    Marantz CD5001 OSE
    MIT AVt 2 IC's
    Sonic link Black earth IC's
    Siltech MXT New york IC's
    Kimber 4VS speakercable
    Furutech powercord and plugs.

    I'm a happy 20 year old...

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    That's why we need to buy local stuff, at least we'll get less raped..
    And even you Yanks don't get raped on euro stuff.. what the heck?

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio amateur
    That's why we need to buy local stuff, at least we'll get less raped..
    And even you Yanks don't get raped on euro stuff.. what the heck?
    That is a major advantage of buying local gear.... no need to pay ridanculous prices. The US/Canada often get equally screwed on the prices of some European brands.

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    Why? you ask

    Quote Originally Posted by basite
    it is true...

    seen the Mc's price?

    take a new MA6300 for example, in the USA it retails for 3000, maybe 3500 or so, here in europe, it goes for €4250, that's 6 672.075 US$ (at the moment).

    You know, you could buy a MA6900 amp for that (their ex-totl integrated, recently the MA7000 took the crown), and still have well over a grand left to spend on other things...

    see how we're being screwed?

    not only with exotic brands you know, a parasound Halo A23 retails for $850 or so, well, here in Belgium, it goes for €1200...

    Keep them spinning,
    Bert.
    Although Mac price in Canada are closer to US prices than the European prices, but Canadian Parasound prices are closer to the European. That is, in Canada Parasound cost almost twice as much as in the US, (when I last ckecked). Go to US online retailer, Audio Advisor, (for example), and try to buy a Parasound to be shipped to Canada: "no-can-do" they tell you, because of agreements with the manufacture.

    What happens is the US-based manufacture signs argeements with distributors in foreign countries, e.g. Canada. Typically these distribution agreement grant the foreign distributor exclusive rights to distribute in that country. Effectively these distributors are monopolists who get to decide the local MSRP and who the retailers will be. (The distributors role might include getting local government approval for electrical standards and setting a local repair service. These aren't that a big deal for well-established distributors; their main task is really marketing.)

    Mindless greed usually triumphs. The foreign distributor typically isn't interested in creating volume or expanding the market for the product; rather they expect the product to "sell itself" based on its world-wide prestige. Ergo, they see it as in their interest to set the price as high as possible. They see their distributorship as a right to print money.

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    I only have one system. It's two channel. I have a couple thimgs that are vintage. Makes it hard to price them, so I went with current market ballpark figure.


    Rotel RCD 1070 $700
    Audioquest NRG-2 AC cord $100
    Siltech New York Interconnects $250
    Shanling A3000 integrated $1600
    Signal Cable Magic Power AC cord $80
    Speaker Cable $15
    Pioneer PL-550 ~$150 now-a-days
    AT 440 MLA cartridge $140
    NAD 3020 integrated used as phono amp. ~ $125 now-a-days
    Custom House IC’s $30
    ATS Acoustic Panels (I consider these an important part of my system) $150
    Grado SR-60 headphones $70
    B&W 683 floorstanders $1300

    Total: $4710
    Paid: $3390
    Last edited by Brett A; 04-07-2008 at 12:14 PM.
    Amp Shanling A3000-> speakers Vienna Acoustic Mozart Grand CD Rotel RCD 991 AE TT: Well Tempered Record Player-> AT OC9MLII -> Jolida JD9. cables from AQ, Siltech, Bogdan, Signal DH Labs, etc...
    Some pictures of it all

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    Two-channel system:

    Classé CA-300 amp: $4,250
    Classé CP-50 preamp with optional phono stage: $3,190
    Classé RC-1 remote interface: $500
    Marantz Reference SA-11S1 SACD player: $3,500
    PSB Stratus Gold i speakers: $2,699
    DIY balanced power conditioner (parts cost): $1,600
    Denon DP-59L TT and AT-OC9 cartridge: $1,150
    Acoustic Zen interconnects, power cords and speaker cables: $5,157

    Total: $22,046

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    Hmmm... I'll play. But only if no one shows these totals to my wife.

    System one:

    Sanyo Z-4 HD projector............................3000 (paid 2000)
    106" fixed screen.......................................350 (Free with projector)
    Toshiba HD-A2..........................................200 (paid 100)
    Sony PS3 80GB Blu-Ray & SACD..............500
    Yamaha RX-V2500...................................1100 (paid 900)
    JVC DR-MX1 Hard Drive/DVD/VHS..............500
    Yamaha CDR-HD1300................................800 (paid 350)
    Strata Mini's (in piano rosewood)...............2300 (paid 2000)
    TITANIC MKIII 15" sub................................600 (paid 500)
    C25 center............................................ ....300 (paid 100)
    150 surounds & rear..................................600 (came free with the 360's that cost 600)

    Total: $10,250 (paid 7550)

    Bedroom system:

    Sanyo Z-4 HD projector............................3000 (paid 2000)
    92" powered screen...................................350 (free with projector)
    HTR-5740 Part of a HTIB SYSTEM.............750 (free through on-line questionare offer)
    JBL E20's for center, mains & rear..............200 (paid 40)
    E10 surrounds......................................... .100
    PS12 sub............................................... ..350

    Total: 4750 (paid 2490)

    Basement system:

    Old 2 channel Pioneer receiver (80wpc).......300
    4 DIY speakers.........................................3 00
    Pioneer CD player.....................................150

    Total: 750 (best sounding system in the house for music)

    Grand total: 15,750 (actual money spent is about 10,790)

    Assorted TT's cassett players and boom boxes left out.
    Last edited by GMichael; 04-07-2008 at 01:13 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glen B
    Two-channel system:

    Classé CA-300 amp: $4,250
    Classé CP-50 preamp with optional phono stage: $3,190
    Classé RC-1 remote interface: $500
    Marantz Reference SA-11S1 SACD player: $3,500
    PSB Stratus Gold i speakers: $2,699
    DIY balanced power conditioner (parts cost): $1,600
    Denon DP-59L TT and AT-OC9 cartridge: $1,150
    Acoustic Zen interconnects, power cords and speaker cables: $5,157

    Total: $22,046
    Me like list. Uhg.. Grunt...
    WARNING! - The Surgeon General has determined that, time spent listening to music is not deducted from one's lifespan.

  12. #37
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    My Setup before I migrated and got married (that I was about to Upgrade):

    Main System -

    Rotel RC-1070 Pre-Amp $500
    Rotel RB-1080 Power Amp $1,000
    Mission V63 Floorstanders $1,500
    Marantz CD5001 $330
    Mac Mini (Used solely as a music server) $800
    Panasonic 52inch LCD Projection TV $2000
    Panasonic DVD Player $100

    Lying Around -
    NAD C352 Integrated Amp - $600
    NAD C520BEE CD Player $350

    Total System Cost (excluding Cables and Logitech Remote) - $7,180


    Current System (since migrating and getting married):

    Megavox DVD Player $30
    Philips Boombox $40
    Panasonic Headphones $20

    Total System Cost - $90

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajani


    Current System (since migrating and getting married):

    Megavox DVD Player $30
    Philips Boombox $40
    Panasonic Headphones $20

    Total System Cost - $90
    I feel your pain. The only reason I still have my system is because I sold my Harley instead.
    WARNING! - The Surgeon General has determined that, time spent listening to music is not deducted from one's lifespan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glen B
    Two-channel system:

    Classé CA-300 amp: $4,250
    Classé CP-50 preamp with optional phono stage: $3,190
    Classé RC-1 remote interface: $500
    Marantz Reference SA-11S1 SACD player: $3,500
    PSB Stratus Gold i speakers: $2,699
    DIY balanced power conditioner (parts cost): $1,600
    Denon DP-59L TT and AT-OC9 cartridge: $1,150
    Acoustic Zen interconnects, power cords and speaker cables: $5,157

    Total: $22,046
    Dood, I was gonna tell you that you were insane for putting that much into wires for this system. Then I came to my senses and realized that a) it's your money, your life, what do I care? and b) this is retail, not what you paid. Hopefully you didn't actually spend more for wires than you did on your speakers.

    Regards,
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    Main two channel - $62,000

    Sound LAB U-1 $32,000
    VTL MB-450s $12,000
    GamuT CD-1 $ 4,000
    VPI HW-1 $ 200
    VPI Scout $ 900
    VPI HW-16.5 $ 450 (forgot the RCM!)
    Clearaudio TQ-1 $2,800
    Dynavector DV20XH $600
    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII $2,450
    DIY Passive $ 400
    DIY Room Treatments $1,200
    Monster HTS-1000 $ 150
    Cabling $5,300

    Vintage audio - $6,660

    Double New Advents $ 420
    Threshold Stasis 3 $1,890
    Manley Sigma Delta DAC $1,200
    Pioneer PD-54 $ 600
    Ariston RD-11s $ 600
    SME 3009 II $ 200
    Shure M97XE $ 100
    Bellari VPI-129 $ 250
    Pioneer TX-6200 tuner $ 150
    Monster HTS-3500 $ 300
    Cabling $ 950

    HT - $7,445

    Polk RTi38 $ 500
    Polk CSi40 $ 300
    RS Minimus 0.7 $ 100
    Eosone RSP912 subs $1,200
    NAD T763 $1,200
    Behringer FBQ3120 $ 150
    Oppo 971HD $ 200
    Monster HTS-1000 $ 150
    Cabling $ 500
    Samsung HLN617W1 $2,995
    Stand $ 150

    I've purchased a number of components used. The U-1s were factory refurbished with new cores and electronics.

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    Some interesting things I've learned in this thread:

    If you're not in a hifi friendly country, you'd best be very well off.

    If you people are paying anywhere close to retail then you are a salesperson's wet dream. : ) OK, I paid retail for my Oppo but at 199 it was already a steal.

    HT people have more expenses to cover, and on the audio side of things probably aren't getting as decent a music system despite investing more. (yep, that includes me)

    People are all over the place as to what constitutes their system. TV stands and stereo racks included in the price really jacks up the price of the system. Undoubtedly true but not something I would have included at the start of the thread.

    My own tally of the retail of my main system (HT/music) is almost 22K. I more proud of the fact that I didn't spend anywhere near that much so I'm not even gonna bother typing all that junk in. It only needs to impress me.

    Regards,
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    E-stat, nice set up there. Good range of brands of components.

    Interesting to note that at least a few ppl around have also used Monster Cable.

    Jim Clark - yes very easy for you to sit here and talk about "what you paid retail for this,
    retail for that ?".

    Like I am going to risk 5 to 10 K to save 1 K to purchase a component o/s, or
    interstate, without first auditioning it !!. Besides, even if I could purchase it from the
    official site o/s, they would have to build it to Australian standards, then I'll have to
    pay in their currency, pay for all of the freight, it is pretty much likely to end up costing
    the same.

    Secondly certain retailers are the only official supppliers of specific products in
    Australia (or a non US/Canada country). Yes you all can go on e-bay and haggle for
    second hand gear. I just have a personal preference for brand new gear, and do not have
    the money, nor the time to buy someone else's problems, and get it repaired.

    There IS NO e-bay market for top-tier hifi components. I knew I wanted a pair of Dyn Audio speakers, and looked for a while on e-bay, pffttt 0 on the Australian ebay, and only the only
    ones availalable o/s ebay were models below the one I was looking for.

    Besides, I ended up getting a very good deal, so sweet, it is in my best interest not
    reveal that.

    Main reason being there is a shortage of places people could of purchased it brand new anyway. Plus if the gear is good enough, it wouldn't be on ebay or markets in the first
    place

    Oh yeah, what about "unwanted gifts ?" ? Hmmm I could not imagine not too many
    folks outside the US, Canada, or Europe offloading a 10K component, if it's good enough,
    it's a keeper (at least for a few years).

    I don't know how many times I've said this before, and how many times some ppl are either
    unable, or uneducated to listen, when you're sitting pretty in the US, Europe, or Canada,
    you the freedom to bargain because you can pick and choose suppliers/shops/sources
    to buy your components. For each hifi making company, there's only what, 10,000
    suppliers all over the US.

    If we need to buy a car ? Yes we do have the bargaining power to walk out, because
    there's plenty of other car dealerships just down the road. Not quite the case with
    hifi components (for a particular brand and model).

    When you have the choice of one shop and none, your option to 'walk down the road to
    buy elsewhere', is not so believable, considering they know which brands they have
    exclusive rights to sell. I am not talking about NOT being able to haggle for price and
    save money. I know how to do that.

    Besides, it is NOT in the best interest of the more reputable top-tier hifi specialists
    to try to rip off their customers (at least in Australia), because it is the long-term
    business relationship they want to establish with their customer. I have been able to
    walk in and be a pest, ask as many technicial questions as I can about specific brands,
    and components. They freely give me their open-opinion, and have never made me feel
    like I want to walk out, instead ask me to come back any time I wanted. I have not
    overly abused it, but what is my business worth to them ? It's not just 1 power amp, it's
    the pre-amp, the CD player, blu-ray player, headphones, the list goes on, of all the
    other gear that I'm looking for. THAT is what they want.

    There's a good reason why these hi-end hifi stores stay open for so long. They maintain
    the business relationships with their clientel, good feedback can spread, but bad
    feedback spreads like wildfire (especially with a small hifi country like Australia).

    It's the shops that sell the low to mid range stuff that they can afford to lose your
    business, because there are 1000's of shops like those, and they turn over more in a
    week than most people make in a year.

    I'm going to be realistic and say there would be no way I'd be able to get brand new
    hi end equipment at 20%, 30% of retail price, as I'm sure a few of you guys will start
    claiming to be able to, from the US, UK etc... I'd be able to get it for a decent price
    lower than the retail.

    Besides it would be too pricey, IF possible, and way too much trouble to purchase
    gear from overseas, should warranty issues come up. Freight charges, insurance, plus
    time without the component. The customer service component goes straight out of
    the window. Not to mention I have to wait 1 week or more to receive it.

    I'm not so fussed that I'm limited to choice, as I stated in other posts, that there are many
    advantages of living/doing business in a smaller hifi product range country.

    I'm sure at least most of you will agree, that if you're happy with your choice of
    component but paid more than you should, is an easier pill to swallow than being
    talked into buying a component you ended up being completely unhappy about, even
    though you ended up saving more money in the short-term.

    The most reputable hi-end stores don't need to talk sales jargon to make the sale, as if
    your 2K purchase is going to make or break their company.

    Good luck and congrats to everyone who ended up getting a good deal for their
    stuff, I am one of those for the components which mattered the most. Just want to \
    make sure all of us are clear we're all here to help each other make the best choice of
    "what" component to buy.

    I don't want this to end up as a sales course thread.
    Last edited by OzzieAudiophile; 04-07-2008 at 03:20 PM.
    Current System :

    Xindak XA8800MNE Mono Block Power Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840E Pre Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840C CD Player and DAC
    Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MK-II
    Pioneer DVR-640H (250 GB HDD)
    Foxtel Digital
    Samsung LCD 40in LA40M81BDX
    Sony PS 3 (source - CD/SACD/DVD/Blu-Ray)
    XLO Interconnects & speaker cables
    Sonos Wireless Music System

    Upgrade Path :

    1. Power regulation system

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    Hello to All!

    I've been reading this thread since it's inception. There are some very impressive systems listed.

    My system is as follows:

    Component
    MSRP / What I Paid

    Samsung HP-S5053 50" Plasma HDTV
    2799.00 / 2499.00
    Belkin PureAV AV24502 HDMI switcher
    149.00 / 99.00
    Marantz SR9300 AV Receiver
    3199.00 / 1000.00
    Cambridge Audio 640C v.2 CDP
    649.00 / 519.00
    Denon DVD2910 Universal Player
    729.00 / 425.00
    Philips CDR950 CD Recorder
    499.00 / 199.00
    Yamaha CDC 685 CD Changer
    229.00 / 199.00
    DLO Homedock iPOD Docking Station
    99.00 / 79.00
    Apple iPod 30GB
    249.00 / 149.00
    Panasonic DMP-BD30K BD Player (Newly Acquired)
    499.00 / 399.00
    Sony DVPNC555ES DVD Changer
    699.00 / 268.00
    Pioneer Elite DVR-7000 DVD Recorder
    1899.00 / 450.00
    Microsoft XBOX Gaming System
    150.00 / 150.00
    Panamax M5400-PM Pwr Ctr
    799.00 / 450.00
    Panamax MAX5100 Pwr Ctr
    349.00 / 300.00
    Panamax MAX2 Coax Surge Protector
    69.00 / 69.00
    Monster Cable SW200 Surge Protector
    89.00 / 49.00
    (2) Klipsch Reference RF35 Towers
    499.00 ea. / 500.00
    Klipsch Reference RC35 Center Ch.
    349.00 / 150.00
    (2) Klipsch Reference RS35 DiPoles
    299.00 ea. / 300.00
    Klipsch Reference RS25 Dipole
    199.00 ea. / 100.00
    Klipsch Reference RSW10 Pwr'd Sub
    1195.00 / 600.00
    Universal Remote MX850 Remote
    399.00 / 150.00
    Cables (AQ;Key Dig;Monster Mseries)
    1500.00 est. / 1000.00 est.
    Sennheiser HD535 Headphones
    219.00 / 75.00

    Sub Total: MSRP: $18611.00 / What I Paid: $10108.00

    Regards!

    I apologized for the format. I tried to adjust the layout, but I guess the site's parameters wouldn't allow the modifications.
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    The Family room system is below:

    Samsung TX-R3079WH SlimFit HDTV 30"
    1199.00 / 789.00
    Yamaha RX-V3000 AV Receiver
    1999.00 / 699.00
    Sony DVPNC875 DVD Changer
    199.00 / 169.00
    Marantz DV4500 CD/DVD Player
    299.00 / 125.00
    Sony Playstation 2
    150.00 / 129.00
    Toshiba M754 HiFi 6 head VCR
    199.00 / 99.00
    Panamax MAX4300 Pwr Ctr
    249.00 / 199.00
    (2) Polk Audio RTi70 Towers
    449.00 ea. / 300.00
    Polk Audio CS400i Ctr Channel
    479.00 / 250.00
    (2) Polk Audio FXi3
    419.00 pr. / 300.00
    Velodyne CHT12 Pwr'd Sub
    499.00 / 248.00
    Cables: BlueJeans;Monster MSeries;R/S Gold
    400.00 est. / 300.00 est.

    Sub Total: $6540.00 / $3607.00

    Now for the Master Bedroom:

    Samsung LN-S3251D 32" LCD HDTV
    1799.00 / 1300.00
    Denon AVR2801 AV Receiver
    699.00 / 250.00
    Pioneer DV-578A Universal Player
    199.00 / 169.00
    Klipsch Reference Cinema 8 Pkg w/RW10
    1199.00 / 799.00
    Cables: Monster Video3;MkII 300;Interlink
    200.00 est / 200.00 est.


    Sub Total: $4096.00 / $2718.00
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    Hello Again

    By no means does all this crap listed in my previous post make me an audio or video-phile! Basically, it means that I have purchased a lot of boxes on the cheap! Alot of this stuff was considered "floor models or discontinued. But, even then, most of the so called discontinued or floor model stuff was new in the box, but because of timing (end of the model year), were deemed floor models or discontinued.

    I am an enthusiast!...I do love movies and music. Yes, finding a great deal is almost as good as the ownership experience in itself. And, yes, for the most part, most of this stuff is old technology. But I'm happy with what I've been able to achieve and no matter which system I listen to, my expectation is fulfilled within reason. There's always room for improvement which leads to this segway......

    Now, I have not included the new "Paradigm Studio 100 speaker pkg", I purchased a few weeks ago. They are still in their respective boxes, and will not be used until I move into the new house in June of '08. That was a $4600.00 purchase. So in all, I'm sitting at the $35K mark. And I still want to buy either an SR9600 to replace the SR9300 or opt for a Multi-Channel amp (Sunfire preferrably). That will be another $2K!!!!!

    MSRP: $29247.00 / What I paid: $16433.00

    It never stops!

    Regards!
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    Quote Originally Posted by OzzieAudiophile
    E-stat, nice set up there. Good range of brands of components.


    Jim Clark - yes very easy for you to sit here and talk about "what you paid retail for this,
    .
    You could have read my first point and said, "yeah, you got that right" and been done with it. Sure would have saved you a lot of time and a whole lot of typing but whatever floats your boat. Must suck trying to buy certain gear wherever the L you are. That was pretty much the whole point. Sorry I wasn't clearer.

    Wish I had the time to read your whole rant but half time is almost over and the basketball game is ready to start back up.

    jc
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Clark
    Dood, I was gonna tell you that you were insane for putting that much into wires for this system. Then I came to my senses and realized that a) it's your money, your life, what do I care? and b) this is retail, not what you paid. Hopefully you didn't actually spend more for wires than you did on your speakers.

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    Well you are right, its my money. I have been in this hobby for 40 years (while many here were still in diapers I'm sure). My choices have always been based on careful research and listening, not on anyone else's ideas or opinions of what my equipment investment ratios should be. The Acoustic Zen cable products are the best I've had in my system, purchased one piece at a time, with each choice bringing noticeable benefits. To me that is more important than considerations of cost and I believe my purchases are justified. BTW, a significant percentage of the cable cost is based on the fact that my speaker cables are a custom 25-foot pair ($1,900), length dictated by room layout.
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    Old angry dude, how do you like that McCormack?

    BFalls, I had one of those Phase Coupled Activators before. I used it with a uniquely high end Kenwood integrated driving Infinity Kappa 7's. The PCA with those sealed 12's did some serious vibrations. We did a lot of pro audio and used the PCA for the crossover but most owners didn't realize that most pro audio speakers didn't play all that low and they'd turn that thing up thinking it would work like a sub or something and throw cones loose from the basket.

    E-stat, comes out of the closet with the Polk!

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    Nice systems

    Hey Jim.

    Ok, apologies for the misunderstanding.

    I just visited another dealer, who has the Cambridge Audio, which I have auditioned
    elsewhere a year ago. It's pretty good, but will have to get some prices.

    The 840 A and C for starters. Hmmm they're not bad, would need to probably pay
    much more for not too much better.

    It is clear a lot of you folks have paid some serious dollars, and/or managed to get
    some very nice components/systems.

    I have just spent 4 hours moving furniture around, and reorganising my CD, DVD, and
    video collections :P I still need to disassemble my current cabinet so I can install
    the new one that's being delivered tomorrow with my new LCD screen

    Grrrr, would of been nice to have a day off for that.

    I believe after today, all of my visual needs will be taken care of, apart from a Blue Ray
    recorder with 1 TB hard drive (that will take probably about 2 years to be released).
    Current System :

    Xindak XA8800MNE Mono Block Power Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840E Pre Amplifier
    Cambridge Audio 840C CD Player and DAC
    Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MK-II
    Pioneer DVR-640H (250 GB HDD)
    Foxtel Digital
    Samsung LCD 40in LA40M81BDX
    Sony PS 3 (source - CD/SACD/DVD/Blu-Ray)
    XLO Interconnects & speaker cables
    Sonos Wireless Music System

    Upgrade Path :

    1. Power regulation system

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    Quote Originally Posted by OzzieAudiophile
    I just visited another dealer, who has the Cambridge Audio, which I have auditioned
    elsewhere a year ago. It's pretty good, but will have to get some prices.

    The 840 A and C for starters. Hmmm they're not bad, would need to probably pay
    much more for not too much better.
    I haven't tried the 840A/C combo, but with the amount of stellar reviews for that pair I'd say it's well worth auditioning (or re-auditioning).... and I believe the 840A has HT pass through mode so you can still keep your Yamaha and HT setup.

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