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

Got to love ai the starting in above is stantins

this does not mean we should stop the starting but have had many patients develop leg pain as a side effect FYI

@mark200mph , personally, I can live with leg pain; I may not live through an infarct. 

Mmm shocking.enjoy the music.

With just a few exceptions over the years, I've bought high quality used gear for a fraction of what equivalent gear would cost new.  Bought the digital portion of the system over the past few years, and if I decide to upgrade it will be at non-tariffed prices.  The upside of reaching a good plateau with gear is the enjoyment of music has taken over.  While I am still checking local ads from time to time for yet one more holy grail piece, I'm not disappointed when there's nothing of interest.  My real issue is the need to downsize in anticipation of a move, and with a rapidly stagnating economy things will likely move more slowly and at softer prices than the previous few years.  Perhaps the tariffs will stimulate the owner to owner sales and help me clean out.....

Buy American. We have many great companies in the USA, like Shunyata, etc. or whatever your pockets can afford. Everyone can afford more music no matter your source and that is what this hobby is truly about.