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

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.

I went in Walmart one time, turned around walked out, Wrong store!!

Retired;  Master HD Mechanic,
IMAW, Teamsters, Operating Engineers.....

Regards...

Pointless - why should only review equipment for people with no money?

If you want an apple iPod go to CNET reviews.   

What's next? $400 speaker cables? The humanity........