Why is there so much PS Audio stuff for sale?

My take is that Wilson and PS Audio sell lots of product. A lot of owners start at the bottom and work their way up the line. Dunno about the others but I think we have to remember that owning audio equipment is a frivolous thing, subject to disposable income that can be fleeting, fads, upgradeitis, needing to sell to buy something completely different, and all manner of other factors. Audio equipment is not quite a necessity. I have a friend who had a rig worth at least a half-million $, including speakers that retailed for $160K, a $100K integrated amp, $65K turntable, and one day he sold it all. I was astonished and asked why. Turns out he was selling it to buy a $340K car. Just because there is a lot of one manufacturer's equipment for sale doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong with the equipment. It could mean anything. There are a heck of a lot of BMW's for sale but it doesn't mean they are inferior cars. Disclaimer: I own both PS Audio and Wilson--I started with Sophias and sold them to get Watt Puppy 7's, and have some PS power generators and cables.

In the world of apples to apples. PS Audio is an orange... No offense intended !!

It's simple marketing. PS Audio heavily advertises their products, and has many authorized online retailers making their catalog very readily available for even the average consumer. Therefore substantially more people buy their product than another lesser known companies offerings. I would venture a guess that the same percentage of PS Audio items are resold as any manufacturers, but because of the larger number of sales, it appears to be way off the norm.

I wouldn't worry about their stuff not performing well, PS Audio is a solid company with some really spectacular products, namely their gain cell amplifiers.

I have made a chart to benefit the audio community so that we will all know monthly through the rest of the year into January '08 which component will be questioned as to its preponderance in the classifieds:

April - YBA
May - Acoustic Zen
June - Cardas
July - Polk
Aug. - Insignia (because all audiophiles are
on vacation)
Sept. - Audio Research
Oct. - Magnepan
Nov. - Rega
Dec. - PS Audio (bi-annual showing)
Jan. - Clever Little Clock (of course, only received as
gift, NEVER purchased by self)

Now that you know the schedule, be sure to line up for your discounts! It's as easy as timing the stock market! ;)

Thanks Douglas!!!
C'mon September............

John :)