I found a way to get around tariffs that will raise the price of audio equipment.


I found a way to get around tariffs that will raise the price of audio equipment. What is your solution?

Yes I am serious and this will work. Much talk has been created about sitting down and enjoying the music... finally. Even more discussions about the ever ending quest for better gear vs just enjoying the gear you now own.

So that's what I will do. I am not buying new gear. I will enjoy the music now.

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If tariffs remain, and it looks like they will, as pointed out electronic equipment will (is?) get(ing) more expensive and that includes equipment from American companies. 

I am in a good place as I have a nice collection of quality equipment. One thing I will watch is used equipment prices as that would likely rise as well. I would be tempted to sell my very large, well built amplifiers such as Luxman and Bryston products. I'm getting older and it's harder to lift those heavy beasts. As well, I am quite impressed with the small chip amps. So a cheap Chinese chip amp, even with a hefty tariff still isn't too bad to contemplate.

Don't get me wrong, I hate the tariff proclamations and don't want to go back to 1950 or the gilded age whenever America was perceived as being great. I think small well defined tariffs would be okay, but the sledge hammer approach is ridiculous.