Yes it is audio porn. some of it is expensive audio porn, some of it is cheap audio porn. Just like HGTV is house porn. Most of the megabuck systems I've heard at shows put me right to sleep. W some exceptions. Right now what I am listening to, I paid about $7k for, Admittedly used, but still, that won't get you in the Magico/YG/Constellation/FIM/Soul door. Lately, I've been thinking, boy does this sound f'n great a lot (tip of the hat to Grannyring for the amp he sold me).
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I just got it yesterday and they are reviewing amps from 12k to 97k. I sat back and thought who is really buying this stuff. I know the average audiophile Isn't and the one's that actual have the money are always looking for deals via Audiogon. Is this just audio porn for the readers or are people actually buying this stuff.