In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment


While the world is in the middle of a major economic event, the last two pieces of gear posted by Stereophile to their online site average $30K a piece.


https://www.stereophile.com/content/aavik-acoustics-u-380-integrated-amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/ta-mp-3100-hv-sacd-playerstreaming-dac


If this doesn't make you feel like you belong to their target audience I don't know what will.
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"There's a very special, aged-in-wood component to its bass sound that I find fascinating . . . combined with clear highs that, while not shy, are capable of conveying intimacy."

There's an art to writing word salad, and this clown, er I mean reviewer has mastered it.

This one appears to be luxury version of Lyngdorf 3400.

 Both are made in Denmark but not by same company.

They may share some technology.

Someone will spend money without caring about pandemic.

Actually some people make more money due to pandemic.