Would you trust a local dealer to help you put

The best dealer in the world doesn't have your ears,taste or room.
I have been an audiopile for over 40 yrs during which time I've lived in 12 major metros and have yet to find a dealer that knows much about classical music .
Any dealer HAS to sell what he has to stay open, unless
they are spoiled trust fund kids,(common in audio) ,since they aren't worried about money- but for the same reason those types usually are so arrogant they make Dick Cheney seem humble.

If a dealer told me 10K was too much to spend on a mid sized roon, I might just listen to what he or she has to offer. No tweeks (tricks) now.

yes, for a modest system and as you gain experience and knowledge you can begin to customize to your tastes, however, there are dealers that can help you grow also. And there are dealers that only have one strategy in mind, their own. With growth you will recognize that also.

A good dealer will attempt to determine what you are looking for (not what they like best) and also take your room and any other external constraints into consideration.

But in the end they cannot hear what you hear so there needs to be room for trial and error along the way.

Yes, I totally trust my local guy. My local shop is the best of the best.