What is going on? No-one buys good stuff priced right.

Czarivey, you just, unintentionally I believe, called me an idiot, along with many others. I would buy those Lamms in an instant if I could. They last for decades and at least for now can be easily and inexpensively serviced by Lamm.  The Rowland 8T that I mentioned is great too and again can be serviced without a problem. Servicing French made electronics could be a little more difficult, I don't know, but even sending not too heavy units to Europe should not be much of a problem for an audiophile. Just call the factory, pack the thing well and get it shipped without leaving your home. 

I’d say there’s a good chance fewer people are dissatisfied these days with what they already have leaving a smaller market for the true "high end" stuff.

Many have good quality cellphones to start with these days and with the many good quality headphones and even Bluetooth speakers available these days for not very much few have little need for much else to listen to music with.

Not to mention all the other entertainment options people have out there these days.

So basically a lot of competition for a lot less out there.

that and also stagnant wages and rising cost of living probably has something to do with it.

i may start a gofundme page for those wilson alexandrias that just came up ...lonely audiophile seeks help getting alexandria ..lmao

Vladimir Lamm when had different last name, he also would provide schematics to his equipment known as Amphiton manufactured in early-mid 80's. I’ve had Amphiton when I was in 7th or 8th grade, but now my children are even older. When he’s gone, the equipment won’t be serviceable, but those vintage Pioneers and Sansui will be.
Hi-end temporary and good vintage stuff is forever.
How many high-end equipment isn’t serviceable anymore today? Wholebunchalot for sure.

Well, let's hope Vladimir Shushirin lives long. I believe, there will be a few places that will service pieces like Lamm and Rowland. If not, they only need service every ten years, and if this becomes impossible in ten years, that's all right. Lamm has a cult following, those amps will be serviceable for a very long time, little doubt. Biggest problem might be special tubes that he uses, matched to each unit.
If you will forgive this, I don't need this vintage Japanese junk, either serviceable or not.