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How far would you drive to audition a component?

Taking a poll to get opinions of A'goners. If you were looking to hear a particular component but had no local dealer or the local dealer didn't stock the piece, how far would you be willing to travel to audition it? Many of us don't live in the major metros so I'm just curious to what you think. Thanks for your time.
speeddeacon
brimac
59 posts
 

Ottawa to Toronto, 4 and a half hours each way, to audition Soundlab A1 speakers. i bought 'em, but had to hire a truck and a few movers to get them back.
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audphile1
5,443 posts
 
Jrun, wow man. Did he cover the fuel and tolls?
rlips
105 posts
 
I flew from NJ to Detroit to hear a pair of speakers that were on sale here. Ended up not buying, but at the level of dollars involved, it was well worth it.
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chadnliz
3,737 posts
 
I made a few trips from Cleveland to NYC just for audio demo's and to check new stuff out, I guess I am kinda cheating because my folks live there....I do go for the audio but to visit is a big plus.
islandear
208 posts
 
Flew from Seattle to Denver to hear some monoblocks. After listening to the monos I had an opportunity to listen to the amp that I ultimately purchased. A full, very pleasant day at the dealer in an enclosed room with my music and some outstanding components...sweet.
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