Latest Absolute Sound


I just got it yesterday and they are reviewing amps from 12k to 97k. I sat back and thought who is really buying this stuff. I know the average audiophile Isn't and the one's that actual have the money are always looking for deals via Audiogon. Is this just audio porn for the readers or are people actually buying this stuff.
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Ajpk1971,

i really think there there is a difference. These high end Ferrari's like the 488 are sold out for the next 18 months. Also the Porsche 911Gt3rs are already sold out. A lot of this high end audio gear is just waiting for a buyer. And the buyers and far and few between. I am sure if someone had an Interest in a 170,000 Constellation amp they could buy one at a healthy discount. On the other hand to get a car like the Ferrari 488. The dealer wants to see you have bought New Ferrari's before just to put you on the list to get one and you are going to pay full M.S.R.P. When your turn finally comes up.
The absolute sound is a big myth. Your own specific personal definition is all that is required to participate in this GREAT HOBBY!

Thank goodness we can all enjoy music and buying , selling, collecting at whatever level we can afford. My first system about $400, current system $20K +/-.
I suspect that those that are buying these products, and make no mistake, there are buyers, are not wasting their lives perusing through threads on Audiogon.