Just an update, I now have the Nordost Odin AES/EBU coming later this week. I already have the Shunyata Omega and Mogame cables. I will also get the Sablon soon. I am trying to get the Jorma cable too. I am unable to get the Ansuz. I know there may be others but these are the ones I am interested in. My goal is to see if there is a significant difference between these cables. If so, how much of a difference and how do they change the sound character. I will post the findings in a separate thread. I am not sure if these cables will sound the same in your system but at the very least you can get a general idea.
Fee for home audition
I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is.
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I want to add a couple of details. As far as availability and pricing goes, Grimm Mu1 is starting to become more available and they have caught up on the back log. I never paid MSRP for any audio purchase. The Grimm Mu1 had a recent price increase but there are dealers willing to offer it at the previous price. I got a further discount so I think I got a great deal. I will not add any details regarding dealers or price on this thread. I will reply with more details if you PM me. |
Find another dealer. There are lots of other options out there. Before I bought an integrated from Linear Tube Audio, I tested all three of their integrated amps in my house, with no charge or deposit. Same with a Naim Uniti Atom, HiFi Rose 150b, Merason DAC1, Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme, Ideon Iyazi, NAD M33, Technics SU-R1000, and Matrix Audio M2--which represent four different dealers and none of whom charged for an in-house audition. When all else fails you can pay for the unit with an online vendor and take advantage of their 30 or 60-day return period. Audio Advice and Crutchfield are two who do it with no hassle returns. Dump Mr. 5%. |
Thank you @badgerdms, that is exactly what I did. |
An hour is a very short period of time to even get an idea of what it can or can't do? I purchased and hooked up a streamer almost a month ago and I'm still finding new features. A fee to audition is ridiculous in my opinion, sounds more like a rental shop than a retailer? I rent large power tools by the hour that I only need infrequently, not audio gear that I use frequently. |
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