Join a local hi-fi club and see if the members will bring their stuff over for an audition. Things like heavy amps and speakers are usually not going to happen, but a phono preamp is a real possibility.
Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
Other than making purchases for multiple units from multiple retailers and being responsible for return shipping and potential in transit loss/damages, how are auditions possible without a local brick and mortar? Thanks. I run an Ortofon OM40 through a Teccnics 1210GR into a Peachtree Nova 300 integrateds internal phono stage and I want to audition alternative phono pre amps. Vincent, Rothwell, Ifi, Project, Sutherland and other under $1000 options on my radar.