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How do you get to demo equipment?

Hi,

I was wondering if any Audiogon members ever let others hear their equipment. Specifically, I'm looking for a new amp for my system. I'd like to hear the different choices out there, but feel limited by the local dealers. I live in Central Mass. and can work with a few dealers in the Boston area. One dealer said I had to buy the amp and I could return it in 7 days, but I'd like to be able to demo something without committing to purchase it.

There's so much great equipment on this web site, but how will I know if it sounds right with my system if I can't hear it first?

Does this ever happen? Do any members let other members hear their stuff? Any get-togethers?

What have some of you done? How do people hear what they want to buy before buying it?
justin2468

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justin2468 OP
15 posts
 
I've heard of shopes even UPSing equipment to people's homes if they're interested. I think Pass Labs does it, or some of their dealers do. Anyone tried that?

To Beemer. I've worked with all three of the dealers you mentioned. I probably like Natural Sound the best. I bought my Linn CD player from them last summer. However, they were the ones saying I'd have to buy before I could take something home and then I could return in 7 days.
justin2468 OP
15 posts
 
I've heard of shopes even UPSing equipment to people's homes if they're interested. I think Pass Labs does it, or some of their dealers do. Anyone tried that?

To Beemer. I've worked with all three of the dealers you mentioned. I probably like Natural Sound the best. I bought my Linn CD player from them last summer. However, they were the ones saying I'd have to buy before I could take something home and then I could return in 7 days.
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