best dealer to buy a avalon speaker

I've got to second (& third)a couple of the above recomendations. East: Terry Menacker at Overture.
West: Carl Jerrits at Audio Unlimited.

Both have been extremely helpful with products and advice.

Good Luck.

That's funny Jtinn, I hear nothing but praise about the Audio Gallery. Maybe you two just didn't get along?

Cornfedboy,Ucmgr,and audiopman are right !!

You MUST contact AUDIO UNLIMITED tomorrow !!
It doesn't matter where you lived they can send it to you with cheaper and faster shipment than anyone.

John Barnes and Carl are the man !!

In the Bay Area, talk to Brian Hartsell at The Analog Room. Brian is a deeply committed audiophile as well as a great source of knowledge on analog audio. Personally I treasure the contacts, knowledge, and service at excellent small dealerships like Brian's over some of the larger audio emporia.

For those on the East Coast in the NC-VA-MD area, Audio Art in Richmond can provide an excellent audition of Avalon's Eidolon and Eclipse models. Tim Harrison is very knowledgable and helpful, but expect to audition the speakers by appointment only.