Joseph Audio dealer in the northeast?

In pursuit of a place I might audition the Pulsars I had sent a note to JA via their 'contact us' on their website. Been a bit ago, but believe I received a response within 48 hours from a someone addressing themselves as Mehran of SORAsound, which is apparently a sales rep for Joseph Audio.

He let me know that there was a shop in Chicago that carries the JA line, but also passed along that he was aware that Taylor of Goldprint in N.C. was in the process taking in a pair of Pulsars from a customer that was upgrading to the newer Pulsars. As a well cared for used pair of Pulsars was actually what I would have wanted anyway ($), I promptly contacted Taylor and discussed opportunities. The used (appear to be brand new!) Pulsars are now singing away in my living room. Even used they were not gotten what I would call 'cheaply', but were considerably less than those 'not used'. Generally not one to pop this kind of $ sound unheard, but very happy for have taken this risk. They do sound very nice. And Taylor of Goldprint was a pleasure to work with.

Try [email protected] and see if this gets you anywhere.
Todd 

Agreed, they do tend to be a bit illusive. Interesting (to me anyway) how the few high-end shops I've had the luck to visit are, all, aware of JA speakers, but none seem to have ever actually heard them?
Was an outfit out of upstate NY called 'North Creek Audio'. Though they did have someone local who would build a cabinet as per request, I believe their main thrust was selling kits. Enjoying woodwork myself, and willing to put out a little sweat in order to get this best bang-for-$ I could, built a pair of two-ways that I believe were called the 'Borealis' model. Either Vifa or Scan-speak drivers (?) with what seemed to be well put together cross-over, they are quite small, disappear and image like crazy, (especially with well recorded vocals), can actually fill a small room rather impressively and most important, appeased my better-half. Now in my office system.

The Pulsars are just a hair larger (but still rather small, relatively). Confess to be still a little bit more charmed by my DIY's in the imaging and disappearing dept. (for what ever reason, perhaps just that they are SO small?, they really do that well), but the Pulsars more than make up for it everywhere else. Quicker, more dynamic, great composure regardless of volume level, a sense of air and realism that my DIY's (much as I like them) just can't match. Never really been a planar speaker guy (just never had an accommodating space to give them their chance) so can not speak to their contrasts or similarities. You'll need resolve that on your own, unless someone can speak to towards this.
Good luck,
Todd

Being a businessman and owner of a small company, I find it's often a struggle finding a good balance in being available to your customers and cohorts, while also maintaining the distance necessary to allow you to actually get your business done and keep the company alive.

No idea how small or big Joseph Audio, Inc. really is, but given that he's seemingly been able to build a company that's capable of developing and manufacturing luxury products that that sell for several of thousand dollars each for a competitive market that is relatively tiny, is no small feat.

If deemed that his company's approach to customer service is inadequate it's certainly understandable that one would express that viewpoint, particularly when one has already made 'considerable' investments in the company's products.

But I'm just wondering (again, as a businessman and small company owner) if it's a realistic expectation that we should expect to have access, direct or not, to the company's owner (this is assumed?) and namesake?    
Just ask'n,
Todd

Northman,
Glad you were able to make contact. Just speculation, but can't help but think there most be some opportunity to 'borrow' a pair of demo's for an in home test drive from either JA themselves, or one of their sales reps, for the small cost of shipping. Lilkey prove cheaper than your travel + you'd get to see how they behave in your specific environs.  
What I had available locally in the size of speaker I sought and desired price range were Sonus Faber Olympica II's, B&W 805d3's, and Wilson Audio Duette's. Listened to some others as well, but those were just not in this league of play. Liked the Wilson's (used, as well) a lot. Have always found myself engaged in their presentation whenever I've had chance to hear them, regardless of model. But with their larger size and outboard crossovers, it was going to be a bit much for my smaller space. The SF's and B&W's were ok, but didn't really do anything more for me that than DIY's I already had. Again, I've never really been that infatuated with the presentation that planars paint, but then I've never really ever given them much opportunity.

In my set-up, the Pulsars kind of put you in the middle rows, which I prefer. They are not front row or 'in your face' speakers (least not in my space). My DIY's presented more of a back row experience, but again, they are really really good in their disappearing act.
Hope you get to hear the Pulars. Suspect you'll like.
Todd