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Ellietoomuch t1_jczp07l wrote

Purely a hater comment incoming, but that’s too high end to feel like it belongs here, like yea I’m sure if I could afford $5k for audio equipment sure, but like, who is this post for? For other rich audiophiles? They probs already know , this just feels like a flex on a niche item

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podaypodayson OP t1_jczy28m wrote

Personally I disagree. I picked this up used 16 years ago for $3500, so $218/year to own it at this point, and many years still ahead. Meanwhile, how many people buy a new pair of AirPods or similar every year? Not an exact comparison but you get the idea.

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Ellietoomuch t1_jd04qol wrote

Well I’m sure you disagree, just like I disagree who’s gaining anything of value here, this is probably my poverty talking but it feels like telling someone to buy a $30k car over a $2k car bc it’ll last so much better when you simply can’t afford a 30k car like that in the first place. Great advice for those with money, otherwise just feels useless and like a brag. Enjoy the toy tho, just feels like the wrong sub to me.

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podaypodayson OP t1_jd07fwg wrote

Well no offense was intended. (In my view) Some BIFL items are designed to save money, and some are designed to be purchased that last a lifetime, practical or not. We all treat ourselves occasionally, and while income largely determines what those treats look like, the intent is the same.

A lot of people buy a new (inexpensive) stereo every few years to keep up with current technology. A lot of people buy inexpensive Bluetooth speakers, and replace them every couple of years when the internal battery dies and can’t be replaced. Assuming I keep and use this for 50 years (not unreasonable), was the cost really that high? I don’t believe so.

I try to buy things I’m going to keep where possible. I have t-shirts I bought in high school (30 years ago) that I still wear, holes and all. I have a blender I bought 20 years ago that I’ll have forever. And the last time I bought underwear was in 2008 at Target (no holes, no need to replace!), and my kitchen cutlery is a set my grandmother got free when she opened a bank account in the 1940s.

And while a $2000 car might fit your budget better than a $30,000 car, that $2000 car is still likely out of reach for a lot of people, and might be seen as a flex. Meanwhile, some dude with a boat is going to look at my McIntosh and scoff since it didn’t cost six figures and require five figure annual maintenance.

Again, if my post offended you, I apologize, that wasn’t the intent, nor was a “flex”. I just thought that in the disposable world of consumer electronics, something with staying power was appropriate. Money and toys don’t buy happiness, and some of my best memories are from when I was earning $6/hr and living with 4 roommates. Hopefully you understand my perspective and I genuinely hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

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