Think about it. How many people do you know who can drop 30 large (or more!!) on a DAC? 1, maybe 2? I live in a fairly well-to-do area and I don't know *anybody* who would spend that kind of money for an entire system, much less a DAC.
Is it worth the price? If you think it is, it is. However, most folks would tend to look at a price tag like that in shock and disbelief. In my mind, it's VERY hard to justify that kind of money for such a simple device. You can buy a very nice, NEW Lexus or BMW for that kind of money and they are comprised of a great deal many more parts and require more assembly time.
The law of diminishing returns has well and truly kicked in long before you get to $30k+...
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Is it worth the price? If you think it is, it is. However, most folks would tend to look at a price tag like that in shock and disbelief. In my mind, it's VERY hard to justify that kind of money for such a simple device. You can buy a very nice, NEW Lexus or BMW for that kind of money and they are comprised of a great deal many more parts and require more assembly time.
The law of diminishing returns has well and truly kicked in long before you get to $30k+...
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