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

I’ve always looked at this as a journey one that wouldn’t stop until my heart stopped beating. It appears on the horizon that we have a mountain in front of us. Much like those on the Oregon Trail as they came into Denver and looked upon the Rocky Mountains. It didn’t stop them and it won’t stop me. I will do my best to make wise purchasing decisions as I’ve always tried to do. As Stated before who was asking why are these prices are so high? Everyone the first time they walk into a stereo store. 

Yeah, some excellent used equipment is not very expensive really. By audiophile standards. Well maintained very good condition Studer A810 for less than $10k. Some people pay more for cartridges and a few cables. That Studer is ridiculously cheap. Or SME top tables for less than half the price. Some very good speakers for $5k-$7k. Gryphon Diablo 300 with phono stage and DAC for $12.5k, that's a bargain if you don't want to go full tubes. Plenty of great stuff.

Enjoying what you have now is the easiest way to avoid the impact of the tariffs on the hifi part of the hobby. It won't doing anything to prevent the descent into authoritarian fascism though.

Lots of good gear made in USA. Some affordable even.

Oh wait….the parts!!!!!😩

Plenty of awesome audio gear made here in the USA..Tariff free.