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| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close James, tennis, Davey: it's said to feel you have to actively AVOID the proprietor of a store. Generally, one seeks out the head guy. Sheesh.Ferrari: We'll see. Thanks to all of you for taking the time to comment. | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Speaking of landing on his feet, the Singer website now announces Sound by Singer Direct:http://www.soundbysinger.com/high-end-audio/product_389I guess we'll see what that means in months to come.Manufacturers, distributors--care to comment? Any i... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Pep: I seriously doubt that all audio sales will become web-based. The web does make for a different sales environment which many brick and mortars have used to expand their reach and customer base. It ain't ALL bad, by any means!Davey: No telling... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Chaz: uh... Right. Thanks for the interesting comment. I'll mention it to Peter next time I see him! | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Uru: agreed, he will be missed.Clark:"no hard feelings, though". Really?? Doesn't sound that way! Glad something positive came out of the debacle, though.Grant: Thanks for clarifying the big picture. I agree with you that losing SBS is a loss for ... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Sno: dunno what to say. Sorry for the bad experience.Note: I think I need more coffee before I can absorb your comment. Thanks, though. | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close Chief--I hate to see anybody close, doubly so when it's someone as influential as Andy.Davt--got it. I wonder who the Marley would be in this story? | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close AZ twins: audio is full of ex-attorneys. Not an accusation, just a comment. Ironically, most manufacturers I know NEED a good attorney.Srwooten: what, think that was over the top? Eh, maybe. One gets carried away on occasion.Davt: Four ghosts? Wer... | |
| The Hub: California Audio Show Thanks for your take on the show.We'll have our room-by-room coverage up in the next few days, for those who weren't lucky enough to have attended the show. | |
| The Hub: California Audio Show Thanks for the report. Different folks, different priorities....;-> | |
| The Hub: California Audio Show Glad you enjoyed it!Any other attendees out there? | |
| The Hub: In Defense of Audiophilia Thanks for the thoughtful comments, all.I recall the AR room at Grand Central, and found it a brilliant bit of marketing. Unfortunately, it's hard to imagine an audio company with those kind of resources or clout these days. I, too, have seen folk... | |
| The Hub: In Defense of Audiophilia Thanks for the insights, guys.I think there are three or four market-segments that could save the high end as an industry. And yes, it does need salvaging; the best available stats show dollars spent on high end audio products down about 40% over ... | |
| The Hub: In Defense of Audiophilia Your observations are astute, and I basically agree with you. However, I have often encountered folks who are genuinely dismissive of their own ability to hear the difference. Not to beat a dead horse, but I think the reason that attitude occurs i... | |
| California Audio Show - Who's Going? We'd like to invite all other exhibitors to post here with details of where you'll be, and what you'll be showing in your room.We're looking forward to a great show! |