I think it has become that way. Some people flaunt that they have high end systems and they listen to certain kinds of music and I think it puts the hobby in a negative light at times.
Without "snooty" hi-end audio folks, who would you sell all that audio snake-oil to? Cable supports?!?! Room resonators? And let's not forget one of the all-time pieces of insanity, the Tice clock!
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