ChisChas
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Maybe the other dacs should be knocked... The price of things is relative. If you are in the group that more than half of Americans fall into with "less than $1,000 in their savings accounts.", then the price of a Hugo2 may seem like a big deal since it costs more than all your savings.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/13/how-much-americans-at-have-in-their-savings-accounts.html
What percentage of the population do you think has a Hugo2 and other dacs in the same price bracket?
I read similar data last weekend about UK citizens and their lack of savings & investments. A worrying % had nearly none of either. But I don't understand what this has to do with the cost of the Hugo 2? No manufacturer or hi-fi dealer ever forced me to spend my money on expensive hi-fi equipment and if I fall into the category of having virtually no savings or investments, I probably shouldn't be buying a Chord Hugo 2 or anything else with a similar price tag. We can't nanny those who might be making foolish purchases (in relation to their lack of means) and there will always be items that seem expensive to most income & savings groups.
If I was wealthy, I'd love to own a helicopter but I'm not wealthy so does that mean helicopters should be priced more cheaply? Sorry, probably a poor example, best I can do.
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