Quandary

Wow!   With all the negative commentsI’m probably going to “pass” on the demonstration.

In all fairness, it is almost a 100lb. amp that they’ll have to cart over, install, and return back to the store. But $300 is a little absurd! BTW, it’s not the salesman, but his boss, the owner, who determined that fee.

The $300 fee would go towards the cost of the amp if I bought it.

Now that I’m listening to more recordings objectively I’m hearing the brightness of the Benchmark sound which could be tamed by Pass.

I am really conflicted now. Evidently weak-minded. When I read the negative posts I was all set to ditch the audition. Now that I read positive remarks, I’m not so sure.
I guess I’ll never know until I listen to the Pass sound, even if it isn’t the same exact amp.  If I decide to buy it the $300 will be deducted from the cost.

To those who say (some in a snarky manner) that I am   being tricked into this purchase by a diabolical predator, let me say I am aware of the seduction.  Nobody is more gullible to suggestion and at risk for deception than an audiophile.  That’s why I created this post, to see what others had to say.  And I must say there are a myriad of opinions. 
 What is driving my interest in now trying out the amp is the posts of those who believe it will make a big difference in my system. It’s enough of a percentage to convince me to at least see what it’s like.

I live on Long Island.

Not sarcasm, you’re right!

I’d be lying if I said I’m not concerned about that too.  But I want to hear the Pass sound.

Thank all of you who have taken the time to post and give me doubts about this transaction.  Especially to Omegga, who has heard and liked my system.  You all may have convinced me to shun the deal.

I CANCELED THE DEMO.