Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?

@tablejockey is right everything has foreign content. 

@tony1954 Sly little devil you!

I agree with @gs5556 case in point I have a Class A Integrated as an everyday driver I purchased New for $1200.00 and it sounds fantastic. A few member her have this same Integrated and yet not many stores Boutique or Big Box carry the line?

Get rave reviews on PTA and Sterophile.

It is the price point, I bought it so that I am not running my $10,000.00 Tube integrated all day.

There are few of them here for sure. 

There are ways around the high cost of audio equipment by finding an exceptionally gifted modder that can take a used piece of reputable equipment ; speaker crossovers, amps, preamps, phono stages, audio cartridges, etc. and bring it up to a level that competes with the latest highly-touted products appearing in the market. Remember that older products, like the Quad ESL-57, introduced in the late '50's, are often voted #1 on the lists of best speakers of all time. Western Electric gear from the '30's is sought after and commands astronomical prices. Point being- older (cheaper) stuff can be reworked into amazing gear in the right hands.

 

@noromance She was a wise lady. 

The puzzle is now complete. 

I drive a truck and have a German Integrated. Go figure.

I also love being the most expensive in my industry. 

Wealthy people want it.

Poor people have it.

If you eat it you will die.

What is it?

This is one my daughter hit me with when she was 6. 

Nice Tony!