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Bad news for audiophiles?
Viridian, I liked your statement the best! Thanks for the laughs. 
random thoughts on THE Show
I went to the show yesterday. Pretty much the same thing as last year. The only difference being it is in a new venue. 
Hostility from manufacturers
That's why I stay away from Chinese products. 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Brooks Berdan was my favorite when Brooks was still alive. Unfortunately it's really went downhill since Brooks passed away. 
Vandersteen Seven Review
I have also heard the 7's at several shows and I think they are one of the best speakers I have ever heard. I am always surprised that guys will drop 50k on a Wilson speaker and not even bother listening to the 7's. To me the 7's are much more ref... 
Hostility from manufacturers
Manufacturers are short sighted in this business and it will bite them in the ass. 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
Budburma, good to know. I have thought about buying one of their pre-owned units in the past. My concern was service after the sale. After reading what you wrote I am glad I didn't. 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Jafant, it would be interesting to know how many high-end shops have went out of business since this thread was started 7 years ago. 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
Knghifi, it's the same way in Los Angeles with a lot of dealers. They always complain how bad business is but when you give them a chance to earn your business they don't want to go out of there way. 
B.B. KING DEAD R.I.P.
Wow! King of the blues dies and no one comments. Strange. 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
Vegas doesn't need any more hookers. There are thousands there. 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
Linkster, what ever happened to the Pimp? 
What's with the buyers these days??
The duke, very typical nowadays. 
Sold in one day
Jmc grogan 2 is right. The man is still running the show. The puppets are there for distraction. 
"Warm Sounding" Solid State Amplifiers
Mike Lavigne, the Dartzeel gear is in a different league than what is mentioned here. If he is talking about Bryston or NAD he's not going to spring for Dartzeel. Even if it is used.