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In Reply to: Audion vs. Art Audio PX25 posted by GliderGuider on May 02, 2004 at 07:24:43:
I've been steared wrong too many times by "golden eared" reviewers. All they do is have great writing skills, they put their pants on one leg at a time like you!
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I wrote an email earlier today that included a comment on this subject:"This points up one of the worms in the apple of the Internet. We can now go online and buy all kinds of stuff anywhere in the world, but we have to do it mostly based on reviews and the reputation of the purveyor. We don't get to hear much of the gear before we buy however, and there's no guarantee that glowing recommendations from online sources will translate into exceptional performance in our own systems. We can still usually audition only the gear that's available through local bricks 'n mortar dealers. Buying online is a seductive but risky business."
Paul Chefurka
This is true. I'm trying to demo a Meridian G08 CD player, but none of the local dealers stock it, even for demo. I'd be forced to order it. It's roll the dice and see what you get!
...often 30 days or more. With used gear you're on your own, but I bought a used pair of Wright Mono 3.5's based mostly on advice here, and LOVE them.
PS used gear can often be sold again for little loss.
Even good direct sellers typically won't offer eval periods on custom orders. Buying electronics with a significant number of factory upgrades is usually a "you buy it, you own it" deal.
Paul Chefurka
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