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RE: Please, advice for my new site

Posted by AbeCollins (A) on April 28, 2017 at 20:56:24

In Reply to: Please, advice for my new site posted by jnr on April 28, 2017 at 19:36:02:

Complete system price points that I might consider to be

Low Budget: $2000 - $5000

Good Entry: $5000 - $10,000

Mid: $10,000 - $25,000

Upper Mid: $25,000 - $50,000

High: $50,000 and beyond

These are complete systems. My systems have been in the upper mid category in the past but that was based on LIST price but purchased at used prices (Audiogon). My most recent systems are more modest, one for the office and the other in the basement.

I have learned over the years that higher price does not always equate to higher quality sound, especially with advances in digital..... more for less is the true norm, unless you're drunk on audiophile Kool-Aid served up generously by the manufacturers and the supporting press. ;-)

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I don't know about others around here but my impulse buys are typically under $600, usually much less. Looks cool, gotta have it, click buy.

I spend more time in thinking over purchases above about $1000.

Otherwise, my sweet spot for most new gear is $1000 - $3000 with a little planning.

I start to feel pain and question my sensibilities for anything over $5000, though I have spent that much or more on single audio components in the past.

I don't buy on credit anymore. I haven't in many years. I pay in full at the time of purchase, but if I do use my credit card for convenience (and points!), it gets paid down fully before the next billing cycle. This might have something to do with my buying habits and price pain points.

I browsed over your website. Very nice! I'll have a closer look.

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