Yes, I think we might be. I certainly hope so. The Green Home's Black Mamba speakers cables (which I now use throughout my demo room) is a case in point. http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/index....index&cPath=13
The low cost high performance interconnects I mentioned a while back is another example. http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1335 ***
The Beresford DAC is another.
The new high value range V-series from Musical Fidelity (no, I'm not a dealer) is yet another example. A DAC for £99 + VAT, MM/MC phono stage for a similar amount – apparently. http://www.musicalfidelity.com/produ.../overview.html
And I like to think my own Damiel power cords which – because of increased sales leading to increased productions runs is shortly to see a substantial price reduction. http://www.stereonow.co.uk/damiel.html
All in all I think this is most encouraging. Hopefully the first signs of a culture of un-greed in our industry are appearing. And not before time. Or ….. perhaps …… just in time, depending on your perspective of course.
Suggestion #1
Might I suggest that all of us keep a look out for other examples of un-greed and perhaps highlight them here to the benefit of all of us? Not discounted products, but products which are brand new and from day-one have a terrific RRP. Thank you.
Suggestion #2
Let's not get sidetracked as to why there is a trend to un-greed, if indeed that's what it is. Let's just be pleasantly surprised, and in a positive spirit stay on this thread at least entirely focused in find more in a similar vein.
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In the spirit of the spirit I mentioned earlier, I have persuaded the interconnect maker to provide 10 pairs at a seriously discounted price – and only for AOS members.
There is a 90 day sale or return. The discounted price (and it is only for these 10 pairs) is £25.00 per 1m stereo pair and UK postage is included FOC. I have been asked to limit this to just one pair per person. So if you want a pair, just phone me on 0208 447 8485. Thanks. Howard.