Who is the WORST Audio Shop?

I split my time between DC and NYC. My favorites in NYC are Rhapsody Audio and In Living Stereo. My favorite in DC is Deja Vu (actually, in Virginia, but not far from downtown). Among the three, Deja Vu wins hands-down for the equipment (some of it is amazing), friendliness, etc.; they also do a good job repairing equipment that they do not manufacture or sell. My least favorite, as many have indicated, is Sound by Singer. In addition, I sometimes try to visit manufacturers when I travel. Especially when dealing with a small company, it pays to be on friendly terms with someone who designs/makes the equipment.

Walked into Fidelis A/V in Nashua NH for the first time a year ago, asking about Pass Labs and speakers. Talked a bit about my going preamp-less experience (DAC into amp) with the sales guy. He went off the rails and proceeded to put me down for this idea and when I asked him to give me good technical reasons he couldn’t, instead acted as if I had no idea about what I was talking about. I walked out. I vividly remember his alligator shoes, which made me think of the old white-belted salesman stereotype from years past. Doubtful I’ll ever go back.

In defense of Singer (and NYC), I did business with them a few times when they were on 16th St(?) next to Union Square in the 2000s. No "huge" purchases. Was never treated badly. Once they knew who I was on subsequent visits, the woman at the front counter near the door always remembered me and found my salesperson. Haven’t visited since they moved to the new location.

At 16th street location of ’Singer front counter woman was the only attraction of the store. She seemed to be not ’trained’ as other sales dudes there that ’scan’ your wallet first as perhaps quality of your skin.

John Rutan, the Mayor of Verona, NJ. 
I purchased vandersteen 5 speakers from John. 
The 5 speaker was new at the time and before they were ready, we moved to Knoxville, Tn. 
John drove to Knoxville and set the speakers up!!!
no charge
john is the best retail stereo shop! Audio Connection . He is the last man standing in high end audio!