Ridiculous sale

I don’t begrudge TMR.  If a buyer doesn’t want to pay the price, look elsewhere. Running any kind of business is a bitch. I replaced the Cornerhorns with Ohm Walsh Micro Talls for my little corner in the basement. Sweet sound. When my Quicksilvers come back from repairs, I think it will be a nice match.  The Ohms are built to a price point. A bit lightweight. But the design is clever and the midrange is sweet. I am too old for big bass. I prefer great midrange. Which is why I fancied some Spendors. Great midrange. Anyway, the Ohms are good for a man cave. I was prompted to buy them because they are made in America, and because the Bosch character on cable has a pair, and someone told me I look like Titus Welliver. 

Paying a premium for the opportunity to avoid waiting is an everyday thing. Try booking a flight for the same day and you will pay the highest convenience premium you'll ever see. If you can afford convenience, there's no problem. I wouldn't do it, and I think it's silly to pay more than retail, but that's an individual choice.

Hey, just don't buy it.  I doubt if anyone will at that price.  There are always other options.  

If the market is $4500 and sales are happening in a typical orderly fashion between evenly motivated parties, that is called a market. If the market for the amp is $4500, then Decware is leaving money on the table by selling their product below market. I bet the market at that price is not robust. Decware must like knowing that they can sell all they can build which keeps their inventory of parts cost low. If they thought they could immediately ship every one they finish making without worry, they probably would raise their price. The business is not a charity or public service.

Many businesses don't expand, even if given the opportunity. There are costs associated with it, and if their goal is not market share, so be it. Also, as production volume goes up, typically product quality goes down, and obviously people like the quality at the price being offered. 

Supply and demand. I see items that I sold a couple of years ago for $2,000-$2,500 go for $3,500-$4,500... Everything sells as long as someone is ready to pay.