You have a right to be suspicious. Especially in the times we live in. There are very few people out there you can trust, without reservation. Especially in a somewhat turbulent industry. A significant number of manufacturers and dealers are desperately trying to stay "afloat" !
Walter is far from a "FLIM FLAM, FLY BUY NIGHT" business man. Truthfully, I have never made a purchase from him but I am acquainted with several audiophiles who have. All of them have very good things to say about their dealings with Walter. Furthermore, I also realize that several of his product lines are not truly mainstream, which only tells me that a potential buyer need to due his due diligence before commiting to a purchase. I don't believe that Walter has ever taken on a new product line without having a strong commitment to the quality, performance, and value of the products.
I have taken the time, upon several occasions, to look deeper into the quality and validity of a few of his products that have interested me. In no case, have I ever discovered that any claims or statements made by Walter, regarding his product lines, were inaccurate or misleading.
As far as pricing is concerned, I can only say that I truly believe that Walter is trying to present his products in the best light, and in a way that hopefully more audiophiles can afford. Most people don't object to discounting, when purchasing an automobile. Why should this be any different.
I've always felt there were two basic marketing approaches, when it comes to audio manufacturers and dealers. No.1 - Small scale, low volume manufacturing and marketing, with a huge markup, or #2. larger scale manufacturing, with a lower markup based upon larger volume, which helps build a more lasting reputation and image in the industry, and in turn, helps the average budgeted audiophile, get a little bigger bite of true high end sound.
Walter is far from a "FLIM FLAM, FLY BUY NIGHT" business man. Truthfully, I have never made a purchase from him but I am acquainted with several audiophiles who have. All of them have very good things to say about their dealings with Walter. Furthermore, I also realize that several of his product lines are not truly mainstream, which only tells me that a potential buyer need to due his due diligence before commiting to a purchase. I don't believe that Walter has ever taken on a new product line without having a strong commitment to the quality, performance, and value of the products.
I have taken the time, upon several occasions, to look deeper into the quality and validity of a few of his products that have interested me. In no case, have I ever discovered that any claims or statements made by Walter, regarding his product lines, were inaccurate or misleading.
As far as pricing is concerned, I can only say that I truly believe that Walter is trying to present his products in the best light, and in a way that hopefully more audiophiles can afford. Most people don't object to discounting, when purchasing an automobile. Why should this be any different.
I've always felt there were two basic marketing approaches, when it comes to audio manufacturers and dealers. No.1 - Small scale, low volume manufacturing and marketing, with a huge markup, or #2. larger scale manufacturing, with a lower markup based upon larger volume, which helps build a more lasting reputation and image in the industry, and in turn, helps the average budgeted audiophile, get a little bigger bite of true high end sound.
