What's your profession? Age?

I am a 45 year engineering manager for a medical imaging company. I am back into high end audio after a long departure. I am working on spending around 5K for our next new system a tube and solid state hybrid of sorts. (I have found it very easy to quickly spend much more!) In my experiences with video/imaging I have also discovered alot of analogies with video and audio in terms of our perceptions. However, I still find audio much more of a mystery and music has much more of an impact on me.

I'm a 42yo distinguished engineer at one of the big three-letter computer companies.

I am a corporal in the second largest State Police agency in the U.S. and I am 45 years old. I have been an audiophile since my freshman year in college many moons ago.
My system is currently worth about 40k. after numerous upgrades with many more to come.

I am a software designer. 25 yrs of age
Stereo system costs 3.5K
Home Theatre costs about 2K

I am an engineer in structural dynamic testing and modal analysis for a large aerospace company. Age 58.