Ebm, I can't say I agree with you. Have you heard the SIA-025? Or SL-102 preamp? Moreover, have you taken any time to learn about the design and extremely high build quality of their products? I can tell you, Vitus are using even more expensive and accurate CNC and robotic machinery than Boulder. It is awesome. If you want to talk about over-priced gear, let's start with Raidho and Zensati for two.