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Who is the WORST Audio Shop?

There seems to have been quite a bit written over the past several years regarding the myriad of reasons one can attribute to the demise of the brick and mortar audio shop. Rarely have I read however one of the most obvious reasons, which based on my experience, has got to be the simple fact that for the most part, they just didn't offer a high end listening experience. That, along with an elitist and careless attitude towards customer service, buried them as much as anything else. So here's my question. Who is the WORST audio shop/dealer you've ever encountered?
jayh31
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zavato
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John Routan is a class act. I was there last year or so. We were listening to some stuff and I realized my meter was running out. I was going to go out to throw another coin in the meter. John told me not to go- he said I probably won't get a ticket and if he did he would pay it. Didn't get a ticket. 
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oblgny
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I am a lifelawng and proud of it New Yawkah so the generalized aspersions cast upon NYC  residents genuinely offend me and contradict my personal experiences, and life. 

In that I find most of the remaining hifi bricks and mortar operations to be somewhat off-putting as a whole, suffice it to say that I've been treated well enough by all when I've been frank with the salespeople regarding my budget and/or if I am just kicking tires.  Audio Den on Long Island, Breakthrough in Manhasset, and Stereo Exchange in NYC have earned my money all because I was treated like a customer even those times when I spent zip. 

I'm an effen New Yorker and I ain't rude.  What I find rude is manufacturers price-fixing in this business.  Shop McIntosh and see how their dealers cling to MSRP. 


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jafant
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Good to learn that you are one of the good guys- oblgny.

Happy Listening!
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oblgny
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Enginedr1960...

Thanks for the tip...my sister lives in Stuy Town. Next time I visit I'll drop into that shop!
knghifi
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Audio Advisor banned me because I sent a couple items back for a refund. One of the items was actually defective. So much for there money back guarantee.

ebm,

It was only the 2 returns!

I still contend that they have me mixed up with someone else. I talked directly to the then Sales Manger who said that I also call and speak to there sales staff and then don't buy anything.
Just like CPT and Teo?  See the pattern?
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