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_squires05-19-2020 9:38pm

bluorion Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 438 posts 05-20-2020 at 12:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree somewhat---it does seem a little insensitive. But, in my opinion, if I was out of a job, I certainly wouldn't be buying a piece of audio equipment--$500 or $30k. That's not a necessity if your jobless and need to pay bills and buy food.
oldhvymec Details Discussions Posts This discussion 5,101 posts 05-20-2020 at 12:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I went in Walmart one time, turned around walked out, Wrong store!! Retired; Master HD Mechanic, IMAW, Teamsters, Operating Engineers..... Regards...
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,323 posts 05-20-2020 at 01:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pointless - why should only review equipment for people with no money? If you want an apple iPod go to CNET reviews.
badger_erich Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 128 posts 05-20-2020 at 01:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What's next? $400 speaker cables? The humanity........
bigwave1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 223 posts 05-20-2020 at 01:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A wise man once said to me, Dr Hadland, my exotic sports car is not expensive, you just can’t afford it. I was humbled.