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Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?

…….I was recently looking into their Power Conditioners as well as their Amplifiers and for a company where there is very little reviews done on their products, along with a small ( here in the US anyway )  almost a cult following if someone could tell me why is their prices the way they are. I just don't understand it. I have listened to their equipment and is nice and the build quality is very good but ; I always said to myself ; '' Not for that price ". I do not mean to be in an any way inflammatory with this statement but is :  Accuphase the McIntosh of the East ?  McIntosh makes some nice stuff but is no way priced like Accuphase, however it seems to operate very much with the same business model ; you are paying for the name and the pride of ownership and the sound is very much dated. Maybe I am missing something here and the sound is very good and like Rolex you buy a piece and you are set for a lifetime. FM Acoustics is also another one of the those companies......Just looking for a really good amp and these companies come up in my search but I am just sitting here scratching my head ?           
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It’s the perfect storm....
1) Accuphase gear is of exceptional quality.
2) Accuphase components are exquisitely beautiful.
3) While the Accuphase catalog is deep, they are rare.
4) Employees of Accuphase are highly paid.
5) The usual markups throughout the supply chain.

I spent a lot less on a near mint Accuphase E-470 than what a new would have cost, but a LOT more than I could have spent on gear that would have undoubtedly sounded great in my system. But whenever I get home from work and begin to listen to music, my eyes are always drawn to the best hi-fi component that I have ever owned. If I ever have the means, I will upgrade to their top tier.

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