@daveyf
Yes, I’ve seen the pricing, and I have no issue with it.
If I could afford it and it was the best, based on my own in home audition, I’d buy it.
For those of us who cant afford it, I still welcome these products on the basis of pushing the envelope, and trickle down.
There are many advances in everyday motorcars derived from Formula 1 technology, but we cant all afford a Formula 1 racing car.
Personally I have not heard a direct drive that I like, but that doesn’t preclude that from happening one day.
Every time someone launches a new product, good or bad, should be celebrated because it means more interest generated in our hobby that exists in a shrinking market.
Most western economies are becoming hourglass in shape, very rich or poor, middle class hollowed out, and with it follows the shape of the audio market and products launched.