this has not been my experience with several TE products. My experience suggests that TE charges a lot because they 1) they're a status symbol so they can and

this has not been my experience with several TE products. My experience suggests that TE charges a lot because they 1) they're a status symbol so they can and 2) they replace a lot of devices. TE to me does not at all signify high quality or 'good build quality'. Just 'ok' and 'it will likely fail long before its purchase price justifies itself'. They're the pre-intel apple of the synth world - overpriced and not worth the cost, but status symbols for those who want them.