Stores or dealers in Sao Paulo?

There is absolutely no advantage buying ANY consumer product in Brazil. All consumer products are more expensive from automobiles to electronics to appliances. There is also a tax for goods coming into Brazil, approximately 70% which makes imported items much more expensive than what we would pay in the US. There are fewer options and greater cost, the price for protectionism, lower quality and fewer choices. Quality of Brazilian made consumer goods is also below par of what we have here. Brazilians come to the US for good deals on consumer goods with good reason. Not being harsh here, it is just the reality unfortunately for Brazilians.

Raquel ironically I have never visited a country where there are so many music lovers and so few audiophiles at least I don't know any nor was aware of Audiopax in Rio. I guess for the reason you gave, few choices and cost. Even some of the wealthy Brazilians I know don't have hi-end systems. In the 25 years I have been visiting the Country, my wife also Brazilian and from Rio, the only things we ever purchased to bring back was jewelry, clothing and music. Since the exchange rate of the dollar to the real has dropped in recent years there is no advantage to ANY purchases. We were there June/July last year and are going to a wedding next month. We always have an extra suitcase filled with gifts that is empty when coming home or to be more exact our suitcases are not packed as tight on the return trip.

Indeed, don't forget the essentials Rockadanny, it will cost you. When you return home you will have a new appreciation for the value and choices we take for granted in this country and every Brazilian that visits here envies.