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Bring my own preamp to an amp demo?

I'm going tomorrow to demo a Bryston 4B3. I have a PrimaLuna Evo 300 preamp and Harbeth 30.2 XD speakers. The dealer suggested that I use a similarly priced preamp that he sells, but if I want to hear the amp with my specific preamp and the speakers I own (which he sells, and I bought from him) I need to drop it off when he opens and come back later because he has other appointments booked and needs time to connect my PL preamp, and maybe (I'm guessing) get it warmed up. I'm also going to listen to a BAT VK-56SE, and he suggested I keep an open mind and listen to an Einstein Integrated amp and thinking about selling my PL Evo 300 preamp. He wants me to have an open mind, and said he has a lot of customers that like and bought the Einstein with Harbeths. He also has an Audio Note amp demo for me to listen to as well. He's not a fan of PL, but is happy to work with me.
Bring my preamp or not?
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tablejockey
3,799 posts
 
"He's not a fan of PL, but is happy to work with me.

Why would he be a fan, he's not a dealer. He wants YOU to try something he has, naturally.

A good dealer wouldn't say that. He would just be cordial, and encourage you to bring it. Fail.
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ctwith3 OP
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On my way to Audio Connection to get a demo!
New amp will mean new speaker cables and interconnects between the amp and prreamp, power cord, more helping for the economy.
I’ll keep you posted.
rird
91 posts
 
Trying to demo a component can be almost impossible. I have experienced same as you. I think that is why we have so much new stuff on second hand sale. 
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tomstruck
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ctwith3 
after demoing the Bryston ask to demo the Big Belles amp and Belles preamp
rlb61
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You need to demo the gear for a few days  in your room with your system.
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