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

Just as I suspected all along,

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"d2girls905 posts05-20-2020 4:02amI get the point you're trying to make but what's people's problem with Walmart...."

I don't have a problem with Walmart and apologies if I offended you because you purchased your system there.

I think that this is a bit of "the pot calling the kettle"....I am quite certain that 99% of the American public feel that spending even $1K on a stereo is insane and if you spread the group to a global level, the percentage might be even higher...

No big deal ....
the well-heeled top tier purchasers of luxury goods are unaffected by COVID-19 or any other economic fallout shock.

Since they are are largely similarly marooned at home like the rest of the nation’s plebes, they have the time to actually navelgaze possible new toys.
Mag reviews now of stratosphere priced units are a smart ( and expected ....) tactic targeting / luring in those types

I agree somewhat---it does seem a little insensitive. But, in my opinion, if I was out of a job, I certainly wouldn't be buying a piece of audio equipment--$500 or $30k. That's not a necessity if your jobless and need to pay bills and buy food.