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A) On an absolute level, the AHB2 is not an expensive amplifier. Given what is generally available in the 'high end' it is in fact a very cheap amplifier for what it offers.A) No doubt this is an excellent amplifier! Although it is not cheap in my opinion, considering that the price often increases exponentially with performance...
B) In fact, more than one Chinese manufacturer has stated that they are developing a power amplifier that is less than half the price of AHB2 and meets or exceeds its performance)
B) When discussing manufacturing costs, we must always be cognizant of the 'cost' of doing business. In America, in New York state, the cost of business has to be significantly higher than, say, Shenzhen. Since most folks just look at the sales receipt, this intrinsic 'cost' is always hidden, and most do not consider it when assessing overall product value vis-a-vis retail price.