I like Mike Trei for table set up work- he is based in NY and a known quantity. As to consultant on system, the issue to my mind is whether you are relying on advice from someone who sells gear- if so, there is always the potential that the advice will be in the dealer's interest. Not to say there aren't dealers who are righteous- in NY, Jeff at High Water Sound comes to mind. There are also folks who, like Jim Smith--just mentioned in another thread-- do an onsite evaluation, set up and voicing of the system. Not sure that's what you want or need.
The ultimate test, aside from proper set-up of table and overall set up of system in the room, is how you like it. And that's really hard to do without evaluating the components in your room, on your system, with a range of music over time, not just a quick demo in a showroom. Sorry if that doesn't answer your question....
The ultimate test, aside from proper set-up of table and overall set up of system in the room, is how you like it. And that's really hard to do without evaluating the components in your room, on your system, with a range of music over time, not just a quick demo in a showroom. Sorry if that doesn't answer your question....