You guys have lost the Pioneer lust that permeates AK. Not everyone has that lust and we who don't know what those that do have to suffer through. The inflated prices for the matching gear with that name. I'm with you there is much better out there for 6k and one can pick and chose.
This rig has reverb, eq, dynamic range, cassette, tuner, reel to reel and such that many may not have a desire to own except it is Pioneer and well it's there and part of the kit. No real reason to bring that into the house if you aren't going to use it. So many other options. But this stack would make many very, very happy.