Tips on dealing with audio dealers


Where I live we don't have stereo stores that handle high end audio equipment. So, I need some guidance. Can I order a preamp from an audio store and have it shipped to me? I know Mcintosh won't let you do that. Does Audio Research? How about prices? Are they set in stone or negotiable? I don't have a dealer and have never dealt with one so can some of you guys suggest a good one? I am considering the REF6 but for a good price I would consider a 5SE. I have heard there are a number of 5SE's for sale but I haven't run into any yet. Any advice you guys can give me would be helpful and much appreciated.
wemfan

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Hifi Shark had several REF 5SEs but they were all out of the country. I'm glad to know about that site. I will be checking it often. I looked around on Audioconnect and they seem like what I need. How about price? Should I expect a percentage off or do these things sell for full retail?


mattmiller, I do know Audioclassics. I have purchased 3 MAC pieces from them in the past with good results. I had to do it through someone else because of MACs shipping policy. Now, I am really wanting to move away from MAC and try something else and right now ARC is what I am considering.

Audiotroy, I also have a thread going called "I need a preamp" where I give details on what I am trying to do. Please look it up and respond if you would. 

I have two systems that I want a preamp for. They are set up together so I have been using one preamp and just connecting it to which ever system I am in the mood to listen to.

MAC mc275VI  Klipschorn 
Krell FPB 350mcx  B&W 801 Matrix seriesII