What In The World Is Going On?

I would think there must be more to it than that. Onkyo has essentially disappeared from the market and Pioneer isn’t too far ahead of them. Marantz, Denon and other brands seem to have little product availability. I would think Covid might affect supply and demand more or less equally, but what I see seems to be more of a supply issue. Most lower end hi-fi production is spread all over Asia: China, Japan, Viet Nam, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan...but the shortages seem to not be limited to specific countries of origin. Whatever the cause or causes, I hope it gets sorted out soon.

@twoleftears

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what is that??? i thought all the masks are for a special month long celebration of halloween this year ordered by our commander in chief... hail fearless orange leader!!!

We just moved into a new home and covid has disrupted the refrigerator, freezer, towel rack, trash can & recycling bin supply chains.  Up the street from our new home, the construction on a house has pretty much stopped, waiting for windows to arrive.

Don't worry.....

It's not an episode of the twilight zone. This is happening in certain markets. Try and buy a bicycle at a bike store. Likely, the store will have zero inventory, and the lead time can be up to 6 MONTHS!

Play used records. There's plenty of them. That's what I do. FABULOUS!

OK...maybe it is "just" the covid.  Awhile back there was some news about Sound United, Onkyo and maybe Pioneer.  Maybe other companies involved, too.  That, coupled with the apparent complete disappearance of Onkyo from the market made me think that perhaps something foul was afoot.  Like, Onkyo and perhaps Denon folding their tents.  Not much would surprise me this year!