Galen is one of my favorite dealers too. I purchased a VPI Classic, Simaudio Moon phono stage, a VPI 9T tonearm, Benz Glider, and an Aurender N100H from him. He once talked me out of a $5000 preamp purchase from him on the basis that he did not think the preamp in question would be a significant upgrade over the preamp I already had.
But at the time, my town lacked a b&m shop that sold VPI. Now I have one and when it comes to turntables, I have learned that there is no substitute for having a local pro ready to help when you need it. Any money you save up front will likely be lost later if you buy mail-order. But if a product is not available locally, there is no one better than Galen.
But at the time, my town lacked a b&m shop that sold VPI. Now I have one and when it comes to turntables, I have learned that there is no substitute for having a local pro ready to help when you need it. Any money you save up front will likely be lost later if you buy mail-order. But if a product is not available locally, there is no one better than Galen.