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Enough is Enough

I've been looking at changing my DAC. I was considering Lampizator, Playback Designs, and Ideon. Recently a dealer basically told me(with the exception of my subwoofer and music server) my system sucks. He went on to say, I should sell my amps, preamp, DAC, speakers, and start all over! I've owned several different speakers, amplifiers, and DACs. I've attended shows and several different dealers show rooms. In fact, I directly compared one of the amplifiers the dealer recommended to a Rowland 625 S2 amplifier and preferred the 625 S2. I didn't build my system in a vacuum. I determined what I wanted to spend, listened and purchase what I preferred. I've been in sales and submit it would have been better to recommend a DAC that would improve my system. So now I say, maybe enough is enough; because no matter what I have some dealer will tell me it's crap and I have to start over. 

ricred1
ricred1 OP
2,022 posts
 

bubba12,

Thanks.

oregon
821 posts
 

I don't need a dealer to tell me my system sucks. 

I belong to the Audiophoos of Oregon. They tell me free of charge.

terenthia
9 posts
 

ricred1

From my own personal opinion, I’m afraid I can’t agree with your statement.

Of course I respect your stance and you are entitled to it, however slowly slowly catchy monkey, research is key and of course in the end, it’s all down to your own lug ‘oles…

rbstehno
1,444 posts
 

In many decades, I have been at a couple of dealers that were any good. Most of them will tell you that their stuff is the best, even here on agon. 
I attend shows and when I find something I like, I will bring it home along with others to audition them in my room and in my system. Most manufacturers/online dealers/local dealers will give you up to 30 days return policy. My buddy brought in many dacs a few years ago and for weeks we did many eval sessions. He bought 1 and returned the others.

I will never ask a dealer for their recommendation because I know what they will say. You need to trust your own ears and audition a component in your system in your room

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alvinnir2
115 posts
 

@ricred1 

Well I went onto your profile and had a look at your system. If your dealer think it sucks then I think they might have to invent some new words to describe mine.

 

I wish I had a system as wonderful as  yours. Maybe mention the name of this trash delaer on this forum. They deserve to be shamed! Then find a new dealer.

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