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.
erik_squires

Showing 2 responses by denverfred

Re: expensive gear 

I try to remember a few things that give context to the discussion.
1. By definition, most of us have failed to make it into the 1%, or even into the top 5%. We have no conception of their decision making process. 2. Their fortunes finance our equivalent of the space program, hence many of the incredible toys that trickledown to larger (if not mass) markets.
3. People are apparently buying the stuff—new and used—at these prices. Until they adjust their behavior the situation will sit.
4. Look for big changes everywhere by the holidays.