can this fact be accurate?

I think its higher, maybe 250,000. Consider many if not most dont post on internet and quietly enjoying their system. Consider the 65,000 number who read Stereophile, you honestly think 65% of a population subscribes? That would be astonishing so even at 1 in 4 thats incredible but there is your reasonable 250,000.
Now what price point? I dunno how to define it but at this small of a hobby we must be in the 1-2 degree of seperation area so in that spirit, hiwdy y'all!

Yes that figure could be accurate , the OP said high end audiophiles , not audiophiles . I've been at it for 35 years , with a system that now exceeds six digits , but after looking at some of my friends and club members system's I must consider myself at the mid fi level .

all FACTS should be accurate.

All FACTS are accurate. ;-)

'All FACTS are accurate'

you are preaching to the choir!