Hello folks,
I'm from NYC, Manhattan to be exact and you are much better off staying on the outlying areas then coming into the city. If you thought The Audio Outlet didn't want to deal with you, although I've rather enjoyed going there and have never gotten any attitude from them. Just wait 'til you try and get into Lyric Hi Fi and they don't ring you in because they don't like the way you look. You can check other threads pertaining to this subject (audio shops in Manhattan and the lack of customer service) and you will find many similar experiences mentioned by other members that have unwittingly stumbled into Manhattan looking to audition or purchase gear. It does sound as though you guys have very slim pickings up there. Good luck......John