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I appreciate that. I did work for a time at a company designing audio equipment. In my view my friend, the owner was a genius in...

Thanks. It makes sense now that I know you built the linear power supplies yourself.

Of course, all of that comes into play. However, it still does not justify a 600%, 700%, 1000% mark-up. Not even close. Dealer mark...

Careful. That is a gateway drug. I had a 170 IQ. I loved everything about it. So I sold it. ;) Now I have a VAC Master preamp and...

I appreciate that. I did work for a time at a company designing audio equipment. In my view my friend, the owner was a genius in...

Warranty packaging advertising rent payroll shipping insurance dealer markup profit none of those count? if you built this product...

Thank you. My question was meant in the spirit of genuine conversation.

I thought I did answer your question. Yes, I do have some knowledge. Maybe not to specific companies, but to costs of designing...

Hi Randy - you didn't answer my question. Are you privy to their specific costs for their business that you assigned the price point...

This I do understand, however I do believe that they are still over pricing their products to a point that it is hurting the audio hobby...

Actually, yes, it is. The $10k number was off the cuff, to make a point. I worked in the hi-fi industry for 20+ years prior to taking...

No actually you are completely wrong. I very much appreciate quality products and do feel paying for top quality in the long run is...

I mean no insult to anyone but they just have no idea the costs of manufacturing high quality items in low volumes. Crappy finished...