I find it interesting that some of the people decrying these wanton cash outlays are the very ones that have spent multiple thousands of dollars on senseless gimmicks, snake oil and audiophile jewelry, and who will defend their purchases with the very same word salad.
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.