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I just got it yesterday and they are reviewing amps from 12k to 97k. I sat back and thought who is really buying this stuff. I know the average audiophile Isn't and the one's that actual have the money are always looking for deals via Audiogon. Is this just audio porn for the readers or are people actually buying this stuff.
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Regardless of priorities, $80k is a lot of money for most people, either Americans or Europeans. I would have to be making something like quarter of million dollars per year to may be able to justify such expense. I prefer older cars though, modern cars are very much computers on wheels. But that Swedish Koenigseg...
I've lived in Europe.  I should say lived it up in Europe.  I had a good time.  I've lived everywhere, as Johnny Cash sang. 
I would take that Keonigsegg Agera A in a heartbeat.  I like the whole freewheelin' idea of bolting the engine to the chassis for one thing. There is a terrific youtube review of the Koenigsegg Agera A, just follow the link below....

http://youtu.be/RUfkyMCDYhU


If anyone on this website can afford a Keonigsegg Agera the last thing they would have to worry is what an amp cost. I believe the Agera is about 3 million.
I get what every one is saying, but try making a component.  Design, test, re-do design, make it work, figure on how to get the parts you need consistently, design a chassis, box, shipping material, manuals, advertising, etc.  No wonder there are high priced components versus the low priced components.  I did not know who was buying them myself but speaking to a few industry insiders recently, there are people buying the high priced stuff and more than I thought.

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