Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?

Yes Jerry

Well I can’t agree with the nothing has changed perspective. Technology and its application has improved immensely and continues to do so. That does make a big difference.  Old stuff has less and less appeal to me these days I find. It can be done much better for less these days. Digital in particular. Analog….that’s different …. niche high end. New vinyl has managed to lure more customers in recent years.

@thyname 

The beauty of simplicity. Excellent

@ghdprentice 

Many years back on Audio Asylum, there was a thread about the cars audiophiles drive. Most were transportation and little more. None were new.

@gdnrbob 

Good post.  I always came in at the upper 1/3 of the prices and generally told my perspective customers that I would be in the upper third price wise. But I always went the extra mile with service and the expertise to give a quality product. I always laughed at those who told me how "busy" they stayed. Staying busy is easy.I stay busy now even though I am retired.

I drive a truck and have a German Integrated. Go figure.

I also love being the most expensive in my industry. 

@mapman 
We are talking about hi-fi pricing per your original post. No one here is talking about advances in technology. It’s a given that we are moving forward, thank God.