MSRP for VSi75 ($8k) +REF CD9/DAC ($13k) is $21k
The closest 4 box approximation (not exact, but close) would probably be
REF75 ($9k) + LS27 ($7k) + CD8 ($10k) + DAC8 ($5k)=$31k. I would love to A/B the 4 box version against the 2.
If one added (just an example, but what I use) some Shunyata power cords ($1k-$2k per cord) and Transparent Ultra/Reference connectors ($1k-$2k per set), thats half the cable cost, so another $6k saved on cables.
I don't actually hide my components away as I too think they look great, but the small number of boxes earns big value on the WAF scale and the ability to put the whole system on a higher up shelf keeps the kids from touching them. I will send some pics.
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