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Enough is Enough

I've been looking at changing my DAC. I was considering Lampizator, Playback Designs, and Ideon. Recently a dealer basically told me(with the exception of my subwoofer and music server) my system sucks. He went on to say, I should sell my amps, preamp, DAC, speakers, and start all over! I've owned several different speakers, amplifiers, and DACs. I've attended shows and several different dealers show rooms. In fact, I directly compared one of the amplifiers the dealer recommended to a Rowland 625 S2 amplifier and preferred the 625 S2. I didn't build my system in a vacuum. I determined what I wanted to spend, listened and purchase what I preferred. I've been in sales and submit it would have been better to recommend a DAC that would improve my system. So now I say, maybe enough is enough; because no matter what I have some dealer will tell me it's crap and I have to start over. 

ricred1
ricred1 OP
2,037 posts
 

I've had some great experiences with really good dealers. My most recent experience seems to be a more common theme with several people. How does this hobby grow, if dealers refuse to meet potential customers were they are? Everyone can't spend or doesn't want to spend over $50K for a component. 

ricred1 OP
2,037 posts
 

carlsbad2, 

Thanks for the invite, but I live in Texas. For some reason I decided to stay away from tube based DACs. I will drive to Dallas before the new year and directly compare the Dave to the Ideon ION DAC. Although it will be different from my system, it should allow me to identify discernible differences between the two.

grislybutter
3,055 posts
 

 prevent bots and spammers from sending messages in the forum’s

there are many ways to prevent it. Storing credit card info is probably the fishiest. 

I was absolutely torn about having to add my credit card but having received some friendly inquiries (and so much hate-mail too cheeky) I did not want to be rude.

 

ricred1 OP
2,037 posts
 

rubicon15,

He is the owner. I believe in humanity and try really hard to treat people the way I want to be treated. Some dealers have no use for people that only want to spend $20K on a DAC. 

 

bassbuyer
89 posts
 

Sounds like a poor salesperson.  There are good and poor salespeople in every sales setting.  Having sold and supervised sales people for years, I  do my research online before contacting a business.  I ask questions and listen to their answers.  There is usually some BS but if I hear too much and/or don’t enjoy interacting with the person I move on.  The only people that have to like your system are you and your wife.  The worst is when you get an arrogant salesperson that tries to overwhelm you with their knowledge and make you feel like you don’t know anything.  If I have time I’ll play the game and then walk away.  If not I just walk away.  Enjoy your musical journey and don’t let the turkeys get you down.  

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