Hifi enthusiasts are absolutely free to chose how to spend additional funds on component alternatives.
When that is in relation to a GL valve (c.$40) versus a stock valve (c.$20) in a Mcintosh amplifier which might retail at $10k, a couple of valves of discretionary spend doubles the valve cost and adds less than 0.5% to the overall component price (though possibly 5% if one uses a retail:component cost ratio of 10:1 which I understand to be common).
When that is in relation to a special fuse at $150 versus a stock fuse at $1 in a DCS player which might retail at $20k, one fuse multiplies the fuse cost by 150! It might not impact the overall component price by anything much different that the valve differential. So if consumers are happy to pay that, fine. it would be interesting to know DCS's views on the issue.
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