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Hi Fi Dealers in NYC - where to find them?

Here's a phenomenon I want to share with you. I'm not far from NY City but had a hard time finding decent hifi dealers where I can audition different gears (speakers, pre, power amp, turntable, etc) for buying in the future.

I know hifi dealer is becoming a rarity even in big cities like NYC. The two dealers in NYC I visited were snobbish, pushy and money-oriented. They were not willing to demo equipment that a customer is not buying on spot. I admit I'm not nearly as knowledgable as them. But a potential buyer needs to be educated by ways of auditioning.

Maybe they already have plenty of business. Aren't they loosing potential buyers because of the way they treat customers?

Anyhow, do you know any decent and friendly dealers in NYC, NJ and CT?

Thanks in advance.
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buconero117
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The audio life has not been lived until you have visited Lyric in NYC on Lexington Ave. You will never buy anything there but the opportunity to be 'audio abused' is well worth the trip. Ask for Mr. Kay. You may be able to hear the subway running if you go to the basement. After your Lyric visit, rush downtown to Andy Singer's new place. Andy will refresh your case of 'audio abuse'. But be warned, Andy only deals with investment banker types with budgets of at least half a million.
r0817 OP
55 posts
 
Buconero117,

What did you mean by "audio abused"? Is Lyric in NYC the same experience as Sound by Singers? If so, I would get the idea.

Is the Lyric good for a visit? Thanks.
r0817 OP
55 posts
 
I've been to Take5Audio. They're friendly and patient but they didn't have the speakers brand I want to demo on floor. I'll re-visit it and see if they have any update.

Thanks.
rgs92
974 posts
 
I'll 2nd Bill Parish at GTT. I've dealt with him and recommend him highly.
kbarkamian
647 posts
 
I got very tired of the NYC dealers that I've been to. Cosmophonic Sound had a gentleman that was very good. I had 1 good experience in Lyric on Lexington, and several not so good ones. I guess I can't bash Sound By Singer, as I've been in 4 times and no ever said a single word to me. One guy made eye contact and nodded. I guess they were always too busy or something.

If you think Lyric on Lexington is bad, check out Lyric in White Plains.

I really liked Audiocom in Greenwich, CT. They recently moved to Norwalk, I believe. Haven't been there yet.

My favorite dealer by far is Accent on Music in Mt. Kisco. A great husband and wife owned and operated shop. Very friendly and knowledgable. I can't say enough great things about them. Their selection isn't the most expansive, as they're 99% Naim, Linn and Rega.
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