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Fee for home audition

I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is. 

svenjosh
svenjosh OP
76 posts
 

@lalitk sensible advice. I will enjoy the Grimm/Halo combo for now. I am happy with this setup and sounds awesome!
 

I will keep a short list of DACs for the future. Aqua, Berkeley, Mola Mola, TotalDac based on current Grimm owners and experienced audiophile recommendations. 

ghdprentice
7,305 posts
 

@lalitk 

+1

 

Get it broken in… maybe optimize the interconnect and power cord,.. then start looking.

 

I agree Berkeley and I would add Audio Research. I have had both in my system and slightly preferred the Audio Research… and it was less expensive… more musical.

samureyex's avatar
samureyex
175 posts
 

There are 2 different kinds of dealers

Dealers #1) Here to make money.

Dealers #2) Here to make money that you've befriended. 

 

In your story, the dealer is #1

ghasley
2,507 posts
 

@svenjosh 

How are things progressing? Please share with us your chain from ethernet cable to Grimm to aes cable, etc. 

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jayctoy
4,226 posts
 

In my 30 yrs plus audiophile samureyex? In Illinois there are only 2 dealers that I be friended and trust , Mick from Quintessence and John from Van L Speakers.and also Rob from music direct.

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