I like to learn. I like to tinker, just not with computers and stuff like that. Put me in my machine shop I'm "in my element." That "element" may be in front of a pile of printed circuit boards, cables, connectors and PC's for many people, it's just not me. I'm especially averse to having something that works good, then "update" it into something that sucks or causes me stress. I have enough of that in my life from a couple of family members.
With my audio stuff I'm *a lot* happier if I can buy a high quality product, plug it in and get great sound. So I'm willing to spend a couple bucks on it for stress free plug n' play.