For those of you who suggest listening yourself as a best practice, of course. You err when you say you get your information to make a decision to buy listening in a shop or at a show.
The ONLY WAY to be sure is to listen IN YOUR ROOM, period. No discussion, no controversy, no push-back. If it does not sound good TO YOU in YOUR ROOM, it may be the best piece of gear ever invented, but it is not for YOU.
Now, can you get some ideas of what to audition in your room at a showroom or a show? Duh! But, making a decision to purchase that way is quite foolish as you will eventually discover if you do it enough.
Reading reviews is also fun, and may narrow down your choices for what to audition at home. If you can't afford a $1,000,000 power cord, what would be the point of taking it home? Waste of everyone's time and you will eventually sour your relationship with your dealer.
Choose to audition what you need and can afford and everyone will be very pleased with your choices in the end.
Cheers!
The ONLY WAY to be sure is to listen IN YOUR ROOM, period. No discussion, no controversy, no push-back. If it does not sound good TO YOU in YOUR ROOM, it may be the best piece of gear ever invented, but it is not for YOU.
Now, can you get some ideas of what to audition in your room at a showroom or a show? Duh! But, making a decision to purchase that way is quite foolish as you will eventually discover if you do it enough.
Reading reviews is also fun, and may narrow down your choices for what to audition at home. If you can't afford a $1,000,000 power cord, what would be the point of taking it home? Waste of everyone's time and you will eventually sour your relationship with your dealer.
Choose to audition what you need and can afford and everyone will be very pleased with your choices in the end.
Cheers!