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Where can I audition amps near Boston?

Hey all -

I'm planning to upgrade the power amp in my system in the next few months.  Brands I'm interested in are Bel Canto, McIntosh, and Quicksilver.

Does anyone know anyplace near Boston that carries any or all of these brands?  "Near Boston" for my purposes could include Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut, and southern New Hampshire.

I would love to be able to hear before I buy.

Thank you so much!
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pops
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I second Goodwins for a good experience I had.  I stopped in for a look around while on business a few years back.  They offered to ship me a demo phono amp to try out.  Not much of that around!
wolf_garcia
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The "appointment" thing about Goodwin's is nonsense...trust me, these guys want to sell this stuff so your "gear bucks" are always welcome.

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noromance
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Feel free to wander in but don't expect to hear anything without an appointment. 
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tomic601
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I love this thread :-)

I married up, a Radcliffe girl and we are overdue for a visit anyway....

tell me Woods Hole and the Cape is above water ?
wolf_garcia
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Been to Goodwin's (it's nearby) a few times and never with an appointment...heard plenty including Magicos and Rockports and enjoyed the visits...I have no idea what an appointment would do...get a sales person assigned to me? I could yammer as therapy...hmmm...also, after a visit a few years ago the sales dude said to stop in any time as he knew he was lucky to have me there and likely was left feeling "special."
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