It's just a magazine. No one is forcing anyone to buy any of the items in it, but to some it's enjoyable to read about what some profess to be "the best" even though they're way out of reach. Last time I looked both Stereophile and The Absolute Sound had "affordable" gear included as well.
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
While the world is in the middle of a major economic event, the last two pieces of gear posted by Stereophile to their online site average $30K a piece.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/aavik-acoustics-u-380-integrated-amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/ta-mp-3100-hv-sacd-playerstreaming-dac
If this doesn't make you feel like you belong to their target audience I don't know what will.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/aavik-acoustics-u-380-integrated-amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/ta-mp-3100-hv-sacd-playerstreaming-dac
If this doesn't make you feel like you belong to their target audience I don't know what will.