can this fact be accurate?

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!