What is the dealer suppose to say when the WyredSound amp is sold factory direct. He can't knock the amp but the "synergy" ah! On the other hand it has got to be tough on the brick and mortar retailer to compete with a factory direct quality product from a pricing/value point on some gear.
I sure don't want them to go out of business, but if Circuit City and host of others can't survive selling mid fi and less the high end retailer has a tough road.