Ah! but it's all about the *implementation*. $38,900-worth of implementation.
$39,000.oo Aavik Acoustics U-380 Class-D integrated amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/aavik-acoustics-u-380-integrated-amplifier#comment-594175
Here we go again, Covid-19 is everywhere
$39,000.oo
Uses the Pascal M-Pro2
https://www.pascal-audio.com/product/m-pro2/
That is also used in the $15K Rowland Contiuum-2
https://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/pics/jeff_rowland_continuum_2_lar...
That’s also used in the $900 Red Dragon S500 amp
https://ibb.co/VmvR0sD
That are used in a $300 subwoofer plate amp
https://ibb.co/JjnrzXw
That all come from China, that sold these modules on Alibaba a year ago for $100!! just like these.
https://ibb.co/NWnRPbJ
What would you think the profit margin is on this amp?
Cheers George