$39,000.oo Aavik Acoustics U-380 Class-D integrated amplifier

Here we go again, Covid-19 is everywhere

That’s also used in the $900 Red Dragon S500 amp
https://ibb.co/VmvR0sD

That are used in a $300 subwoofer plate amp
https://ibb.co/JjnrzXw

That all come from China, that sold these modules on Alibaba a year ago for $100!! just like these.
https://ibb.co/NWnRPbJ

What would you think the profit margin is on this amp?

Cheers George

georgehifi05-20-2020 11:37am

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glupson Details Discussions Posts This discussion 7,842 posts 05-21-2020 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Should rolls Royce stop making cars too?" Of course not, but they say they may be laying off thousands (8000-9000, I think) of people. Well, not the car part, but the aircraft engine part. They are hit hard.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,559 posts 05-21-2020 at 01:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete High end audio is a high margin boutique business.
cheeg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 247 posts 05-21-2020 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @glupson. 2 advantages: 1) they’re inexpensive; 2) they’re efficient (don’t create as much heat as Class A/AB). You’re right, there’s not much love for them among audiophiles (except for subwoofers), and even less love if they fail the ‘cheap’ test!
georgehifi OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 05-21-2020 at 01:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Should rolls Royce stop making cars too? If they put a Daewoo motor in it and sell it for the same, like they did with this $39,000usd glitz box. Then YES!. Or maybe we are helping the economy just a little bit when we buy. If you want to help the economy by buying this, go for it. I believe it’s just lining the pockets of the maker, and he doesn't give a **** about the economy.