Sorry to point it out, but it is a fact.

If the big box stores (CC, Best Buy, Futureshop, etc) carry these models - minus NAD - then they are targeting the "masses"

BTW, I hate many terms, but they exist, so I accept that not everyone has the same expectations. For example, 'high end audio", "audiophile" (when referring to pieces that I don't consider to be at that level)

Your mileage may vary......