Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?

I dont understand your post....Your claim is so general it means nothing

I’m glad that has been clarified.  

When linking to something, copy the URL link (the address, www.conspiracycentral.com, for example) from your browser, then highlight some words in the body of your text, click on the thing that looks like a paperclip in the menu, and paste the URL link into the appropriate spot..

Its better than magic, true!

At the risk to be seen like an idiot i must say  i tried it without success... 😁😊

But the link is there then what is the problem?

Thanks and i apologize for my inability...

Femoore12

Thoughtful post. I agree most Americans are myopic, as are the majority of humans spread across the globe. Self centeredness is a basic driving force of survival. As to everyone having a voice, and even though I may find some reprehensible, I struggle with the idea that they have no right to be represented in the larger equation. I have faith that the majority will see the logic in win win decision making- taking into consideration the concept that some may obtain a larger portion of the win. I don’t see how we unwind some of those basic instincts of survival. In every species some form of Darwinism is evident. 
 

and back to the OP…….Corporations (people), are wired to maximize their return on effort. Nothing at all wrong with that concept. I assume some manufacturers see the ROI in mid-fi to the masses- and others are targeting the Uber wealthy who have the capability and desire to chase that last couple of percent. Even that group of buyers is maximizing their ROI…….They may have a different set of value requirements than you or me. Peace. 

Ovinewar1,

Well thought out, astute, and well said.

Kudos!

Thank you thecarpathian. I have extreme faith in humanity. Rarely get to post but enjoy reading the banter.  The flu has provided me some additional time in my calendar 🙃