I didn't know about the re-structuring of the Strads and maybe that makes that argument moot. But what about say a Steinway Concert Grand?
And yes; most musicians do have terrible systems; I always guessed it had to do with a lack of interest in listening casually. It will never approach real music so what is the need? However it also may have something to do with the notorious frugality of most musicians; who generally are tighter than snare drums with a buck.