Audio Dealers in Greater Portland OR Area

I just want to put a plug in for Echo Audio in downtown Portland. Kurt is a friendly, knowledgeable guy who has gone out of his way on several occasions to help me out. The store sells mostly pre-owned gear, but he does carry some new lines. The website is frequently updated, which makes keeping your eye out for new arrivals very easy and convenient. Best of all, nobody in there is a snob. They are there to help you, not to assess your wallet!

Unfortunately, I feel the same way about Fred's. The only guy who is even a little friendly is one of the technicians. Every salesman I've dealt with has that smug, superior attitude that most audiophiles I know can't stand. I think that attitude is designed to appeal to people who are just stepping into the world of hifi and and need to feel as if they're joining some kind of elite club. I've gone in there about five or six times, each time hoping that I had just been overly critical, and each time I've left feeling the same way.