Who would buy a Boulder 3050 amplifier?

I’ve owned a Boulder 1060 & 1010 pre. The first thing you notice is the excellent build quality & solid, user-friendly interface. Boulder gear looks and feels like it’s built for a lifetime. It sounds natural, neutral, resolving & has excellent control to my ears. The 1060 really grabbed my Marten Coltrane Alto’s by the scruff after my previous Classe integrated struggled. Joey’s 2060 is even better & operates in pure class A. The current 2100 series takes is still further & is the sweet spot in Boulder’s range imho.

My friend owns a Boulder 3060 stereo amp. That amp is driving a pair of YG Sonja 1.3’s with great success paired with a 2120 dac & 2110 preamp; both awesome pieces. To me, the only idiots who would criticize that kind of setup are wanna be’s who can never afford that kind of gear, or ignorant keyboard warriors.

Dear Friends,
I had the oportunity of listening these massive amplifiers with a pair of Wilson Alexx. Previously the same setup with a Boulder 3060 stereo among other prestigious brands.
Let me tell you that in escence, I couldn't stop listening because I virtually re-discover many of my music. Not only in terms of detail, but also liveness, microdianmics, and musicality. And at a moderate volume. 
So, from my point of view there are extraordinary. 

@melbguy1  Interesting he went for the boulder with YG pairing. I've heard from a YG dealer that he is not a fan of the combination as its a bit too cool sounding.

I will NOT jump on Boulder this week.

Everything mentioned here is based on your point of view and other's points of view.

In the audiophile community, most of the equipment is considered over the top and stupidly expensive to people that aren't in the audiophile community.  so why the judgement on the Boulder amp?

Same with cars, watches, etc.  There will always be another level where the people below will say, wow! that is too much, too over the top.  So, to me, it is a matter of perspective.

You might drive a decent Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW, etc. and see a Bentley, Ferrari, etc. go by and say, wow that's over the top. Why would someone buy such a thing?  The answers vary from 
1.  They can
2.  It's the next best and greatest and they just have to have it.
3.  They have lost their mind.

So, if you came into possession of lifestyle changing money, what would you do?

You have to spend it on something.  Donate some, help friends and family, buy a bigger house (which someone would say is also over the top), etc.  You would still have a large amount left after investments.  So, have fun.

I don't know if I would buy the Boulder amp, but I would definitely have some fun after putting money away, investing, taking care of family and some friends, continue the donations and maybe do more.  Well, maybe I would see what that Audio Research REF 750SE amp sounds like and the REF 10 pre-amp.  or maybe something that is suppose to be much better.  Why not?

So, I wouldn't disparage Boulder and other manufacturers for coming up with stupidly expensive gear.  Just like I wouldn't for cars, watches, etc.  
I count myself fortunate that my hearing is still okay, I'm relatively healthy, can enjoy life, equipment, family, friends.  

Tell you what.  I wouldn't mind listening to the amp, driving the supercar (after proper training), staying at the best hotel in Europe, eating at the best places.  At least to experience it.

enjoy