@andy2 Where does that cash come from? In my case, and I expect most others on this site, it came from a lifetime of hard word, living below my mothly income so I always had something left to invest for my future, making prudent investments over several decades and not expecting the government or anyone one else for that matter to be responsible for be past retirement age. "The Fed" had nothing to do with it. |
@teo_audio the ride you got to take,and the ability to make investments and so on, was supported, nay enabled almost entirely- by the taking of the blood and life of others. Get a life. I am also Canadian and resent the implication that my own success is not entirely due to 40 years of hard work. No one handed me anything my friend. I suggest you need to find a forum that specializes in self flagellation. |
And now that all the political nonsense is out of the way, let’s address the OP’s actual question. Is the price of high end equipment raising faster than inflation. YES. And the reason is very simple. Suppliers of any product will charge the maximum price the market has shown it is willing to pay. We audiophiles are not special in this reguard. Just ask anyone who has bought a Harley, or Porsche, or any number of other luxury brands. Who’s really responsible, just look in the mirror. As long as we are willing to fork over the cash, the supplier is willing to raise the price. If you’re not happy paying more, then shop the used market and pay less. |
