Discussion: The High Price of Hi-Fi - just what are some companies thinking?

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AVForums Podcast 26-Sep-2022
A number of astronomically priced Hi-Fi / AV products have been announced recently from the likes of McIntosh, Wilson Audio and new UK start-up Stratton Acoustics. While massively high prices for Hi-Fi kit aren't new by any stretch of the imgination, we take a look at what companies gain from adding these unobtainable products to their portfolios.

Read the McIntosh XCS1.5 speaker news here: https://bit.ly/3BiIRZV
Read the Wilson Audio Alexia V speaker new here: https://bit.ly/3UgN1tZ Read the Stratton Elypsis1512 speaker news here: https://bit.ly/3S5P9DL

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