Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!

Down here in the South East there are a couple but are by appointment only. I’ve been to a couple and frankly they have rubbed me the wrong way but I understand. The market here for most everything is pretty ridiculous with influencers thus hard for them to filter who’s who; who is a tire kicker and who is serious.

I requested an audition to go see and feel some amps. I felt very unwelcomed and there was hardly any interest in trying to win my business. I asked about taking the units home to listen to it and it was a flat no (I offered to leave a guarantee).

Forward a couple of months and a friend was going to visit for a listen of my system with my new amps and was bringing a friend of his. Yes, the friend was the owner of the showroom. "I remember you, man you have a very nice system, why didn’t you buy the amps from me.....".

I have had great experience with various out of state vendors who will give you a money back trial period. Give it a shot.

@aldermine You are correct.  I bought a pre-amp from one of the advertisers here and on AudioMart.  We had various phone calls about my system and what I was looking for.  I was in the middle of an out of state family trip and our calls were after hours to accomodate my schedule.

The exchange of information gave me a sense of confidence and I bought the pre over the phone.  It came with a note to call him when i received and was ready to install it, which I did.  It was a great experience and a fantastic purchase.