Upscale Audio and Primaluna

@decathlon1991 Man, my apologies, who knew you were posting about an obscure brick and mortar dealer in New Orleans on an Upscale Audio/Primaluna thread. What on earth was I thinking? I obviously thought you were posting about the only Wilson Audio that most people on audiogon would have likely known of and assumed as well. You and I both have the right to comment on any thread we choose. Peace. 

ghasley,

The reason for the post was to illustrate that these issues can happen at any brick and mortar dealer. I like Kevin. He is very direct. What you see is what you get but at the end of the day, you have to pull up your big boy pants and make your own choices. Also, Upscale Audio VS Wilson Audio from experience, are no different from one another when it comes to the quality of equipment and knowledge you receive. Honestly, Doug is well known across the country and is best friends with Richard Gray. The gear he carries is equally as nice. He is also one of the best Audio Research Dealers in the country. Like I stated earlier, you definitely have to have thick skin when dealing with Doug. He will tell you your gear is junk and you should buy Audio Research. 

If you want to be coddled search around and you'll find somone who will sell you something that works for him and not you. First time i talked to Kevin on the phone--he got real animated and shouted "listen to what I am telling you" just like on you tube. it was so hilarious that he laughed at me laughing at him. Turns out he was right. I buy from the facts, which is what you get when you deal with anyone there

And geez, eveytime I hear a guy like you whingingand not asking anyone here for help, its time for someone to close the thread

So many surface dwellers, lol. Some people like to be told what to do and some become a sponge and absorb information, do their research and buy what they like. Education is key as well as reading is fundamental. Some folks want the easy road and some don’t mind doing the research along with getting some insight from dealers. At the end of the day, don’t get upset when a HiFi store tells you that you are an idiot for not buying what they are telling you to buy, lol. At the end of the day, is that what you want in life especially if they haven’t even been to your home? What if a car dealership told you the same thing (you came to buy a Ford Raptor but he sold you a Ford F-250 Diesel. Would you comply just like that in the audio world? Your choice is what you and only you will have to live with. Don’t get confused with not listening to what they have to say. They may or may not have points that are valid. Now if you came to my home, examined the future listing room and understood what I’m looking for in sound as well as taste, I’m even more open to suggestions as well as taking valid points to improve my systems. For me, that’s the kind of advice I would be more open to. Obviously, this is not my first rodeo and I’ve been to over 200+ Audio stores in the world. I’m truly blessed. Take that for what it’s worth and enjoy the music.