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RE: Are Cartridge Manufacturers Laughing At Us?

It's all about price target.The manufacturer won't spend additional $1-10 bucks because it's good enough for $500 retail target. Another $1-10 would bring it in $1000 category. It's all modern marketing bullshit but customer has no choice but play that game if he wants something better than ordinary. Small scale production is a factor too. Just don't kid yourself that your $500 sleeper is all there is. There are no "sleepers" anymore in this global internet economy. Sort of the same like" why would I spend $$$ on CD player -they all sound similar , a bit is a bit right"? Right, a bit is a bit and good luck with a player from Best Buy. By dumb luck I became an owner of new $5k cartridge. It's extraordinary , I'm almost afraid to play it . I know that there is this tinny amount of material which differentiates it from the cheaper $ 1,999 model but it's the reality of this hobby and since there is a lot of fackers for whom $5k is a lunch money nothing will change. And your Denon 103 won't make it since most use it in the wrong setup and context and congratulate themselves on the forum how smart they are vs those a-holes buying expensive carts..



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  • RE: Are Cartridge Manufacturers Laughing At Us? - Wojciech 06/13/1419:27:44 06/13/14 (1)
    • Nice! nt - Goober58 09:41:19 06/14/14 (0)

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