So because we like their products, it's ok for them to rip us off? I read nothing in the Nagra reply that justifies the ridiculous pricing. But, as the saying goes, value is whatever the market is willing to bear. Perfect illustration of the state of the high end.
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There are many ways to achieve "synergy". Some audiophiles get on the component merry-go-round others research and buy good quality and tweak until it sounds great.