Let me address several posts here:

FordPrefect - Thanks for the kind words. Have you been to Brant HiFi lately?

Mark - Absolutely! I have stated before that approaching all posts with an open mind - except when they get sublime - is my moto

LT61 - I do, you know me soooo well!!! LOL I also agree that this could be an interesting thread, but as happens in almost all threads, it goes OT. I can at least say this stayed within audio, as some are carried so far off topic the intent appears to pad ones post stats.....

TKHanson - I am not sure I would term it diminishing returns, but I can see how some would. I agree that some people believe that higher cost equals better - as I stated, it can, but is not guaranteed.

Fun hobby we have, but as mentioned, this crosses into almost any area of life. You mention "...just a CAR...", I have heard that same sentiment towards audio. Choices are a freedom we are lucky to have in life!

Thanks for the compliments as well!