hi pubul57:
your hypothesis that audiophiles are looking for the best sound is an interesting statement.
no one has stated what "best" sound is, and how to determine when and if "best" sound has been achieved.
there is more than one conception of "best" sound and so "best" sound does not exist.
a lot of people are looking to achieve sound quality that is considered to be excellent according to audio experts.
some people just want to buy an expensive component that nobody owns, or has some unusual technology or appearance. for such people, sound is not the primary consideration.
the above mentioned customer is a likely candidate for 5 or 6 figure amps and preamps.
a manufacture does not need to sell too many $100,000 + components to sustain his/her business enterprise. and there is some intelligence in a business model which stresses selling a few very expensive products rather than many less expensive products.
your hypothesis that audiophiles are looking for the best sound is an interesting statement.
no one has stated what "best" sound is, and how to determine when and if "best" sound has been achieved.
there is more than one conception of "best" sound and so "best" sound does not exist.
a lot of people are looking to achieve sound quality that is considered to be excellent according to audio experts.
some people just want to buy an expensive component that nobody owns, or has some unusual technology or appearance. for such people, sound is not the primary consideration.
the above mentioned customer is a likely candidate for 5 or 6 figure amps and preamps.
a manufacture does not need to sell too many $100,000 + components to sustain his/her business enterprise. and there is some intelligence in a business model which stresses selling a few very expensive products rather than many less expensive products.