This might just be the end of brick and mortar

Much in the same vein as CD(s), not a chance at all. On-line vendors could never offer a 'showroom' experience.
Additionally, the high-end to ultra high-end gear will always require a B&M operation to sell its wares.

One thing that must stay in context, is that, a relationship followed by customer service by both the dealer/retailer and manufacturer!

Happy Listening!

They are the one's offering the 60 day return policy. That's basically means you have 60 days to return product, no questions asked. They used to give a 30 day policy but recently changed it. I think the only reason they are doing this is to squeeze brick and mortars. There is not one brick and mortar in the country that will give you 60 days to return something. Most sales at brick and mortars are final sales. No returns.

No, I don't think so. I would speculate, however, that if it wasn't for Home Theater being the big hitter, high-end two channel would not be enough to keep the doors open at many shops.

I would like to share my experience with a 60 day return policy with a well known online speaker seller.
I ordered and paid for the speakers in June 2014. After about a 6 week wait for them to be built, I received the speakers about mid July 2014.

After a month, I decided they weren't for me. I requested a return. At this time I was asked about my amplifier. It is a very high end tube design...the speakers were designed with tubes in mind. Well I was told that the speakers did not really mate well my brand of amplifier. It was suggested I change my amp. Well this did not suit me as I like the amp and was not going to change it.

After a few more emails I was told I needed to WAIT the entire 60 days before returning??? I did that and finally returned them as new.
Weeks passed, I heard nothing. Got in touch with the email rep and the story was they had been busy with shows...etc. After several more emails, I finally got a refund to my credit card. This will be on the next statement...six months after the order was placed.
Long story, but buyer beware.

Taters, I disagree with your statement "That basically means you have 60 days to return product, no questions asked". From the Music Direct 60 day return policy, it states "We'll require an explanation for the return (defective, damaged, etc). " This is NOT a free demo as you infer.