Looks like someone has the equipment bug. 
“But they are so cheap, how can I afford NOT to buy them!”
Nice solid persimmon there. It’s amazing how equipment that is 30-40 years old still plays great today, but the manufacturers want you to think that anything older than 6 months old is outdated technology.
“Time for your semi-annual $399 driver upgrades. This time with the technological power of white paint!!!”