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How far would you drive to audition a component?

Taking a poll to get opinions of A'goners. If you were looking to hear a particular component but had no local dealer or the local dealer didn't stock the piece, how far would you be willing to travel to audition it? Many of us don't live in the major metros so I'm just curious to what you think. Thanks for your time.
speeddeacon
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audiotomb
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if you think auditioning audio equipment is tough

try auditioning and buying an upright bass
not only you but your instructor/bass friend
need to travel and hope a deal isn't reached before you get there

then lug the thing back
no planes there
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rx8man
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No matter what the distance, I first consider the "mechanical condition" of the vehicle, whether it's rented or owned.

Wouldn't be too fun breakin down in the middle of B.F.E. or some notorious neighborhood,
plus having your recently purcha$ed gear in the car, or have to call for a tow. $$
nkonor
635 posts
 
Juneaa, Alaska to Seattle, Washington. Then ferry to Bainbridge Island and drive to Silvedale, WA. Bought pair of Thiel 3.5s. Air freighted them to Juneau
nkonor
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Just last week Reno HiFi shipped me a pair of Pass Lab 160.8s. (286lbs.) Tonight will be day (6) of audition. "Rocked Out" last night past my bedtime! So far; Don't think that I will be shipping them back.
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mapman
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To the gates of hell and back if I had the time but unfortunately I don't so 60 miles or so is usually my limit.
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