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Was my friend given misinformation.

My friend is just getting into audio for a music system. In his price rang I thought the Rogue Sphinx V3 would be a nice choice. He could also look at the Revel Concerta 2 line of speakers. Well he decided to stop by Magnolia at Best Buy.  Not a bad setup he got a Denon 3700 AVR and a pair of B&W 603's. He said the salesman told him to stay away from integrated amps as they are not anything but stripped down AVR's without the features. So I guess all us owners of 2 channel preamps and integrated have been duped. Who knew??

luxmancl38
sudnh
132 posts
 

I’m sure the Best Buy guy also added that the volume control goes to higher number (volume goes to 11 reference😀). 
 

Sad that this “information” just propagates and shuts off peoples minds that there is something better. 

sls141
43 posts
 

@sudnh You reminded me of this gem!🤣

 

 

secretguy
1,986 posts
 

Years ago I went to BB/Magnolia to hear a pair of Def Techs that I was curious about. When I FINALLY found someone help me (He really wasn't working in that department), they could not possibly have been set up to sound worse. Subs were all the way up. Just awful, distorted hideous noise.

I don't think I'd even buy an appliance from them.

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arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 

Separate components will sound better.

or, high quality brands will sound as good,…but $$$$

luxman, odyssey/symphonic line, 

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mapman
23,613 posts
 

Yes he was. 

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