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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectral Morn View Post
    Excellent. Last time I saw him was at NAS a few years ago, it was lovely to bump into him, same Paul I worked along side in the late 80s and early 90s. His system back then was Quad 57s, an Alphason Sonata, HR100s, and a Marantz CD94/DA94. I cant recall what amplification. I very much enjoyed visiting his home and hearing that system. He was also an important factor in my music education, without him I would not have got into Dance and Chill Out. He is also a very good singer.

    Anyone looking for anything in that shop should ask for him.
    He’s still got 57s apparently with Quad IIs. His beard is a lot longer than in his LinkedIn picture, approaching ZZ Top lengths. Didn’t realise he was actually 5 years younger than me! Will probably be giving him some business soon as I’ll be downsizing & will probably be looking to get some smaller speakers. The shop is nicely appointed with 2 good demo areas &, handily, adjacent to a car park. I’ll remember you to him next time I pop in.


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    Flip-side of the coin type question.....
    I wonder how many dealers would say they get contacted about gear that’s not working, or asking about how to set it up properly etc even though the gear has been bought off eBay/ 2nd hand etc.
    I would guess that there’s a few people who go to dealers, have demos, maybe even borrow stuff to try at home, only to return it & buy it 2nd hand somewhere else.
    And then we wonder why the high street is dying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manicatel View Post
    Flip-side of the coin type question.....
    I wonder how many dealers would say they get contacted about gear that’s not working, or asking about how to set it up properly etc even though the gear has been bought off eBay/ 2nd hand etc.
    I would guess that there’s a few people who go to dealers, have demos, maybe even borrow stuff to try at home, only to return it & buy it 2nd hand somewhere else.
    And then we wonder why the high street is dying.
    I do believe it to be unscrupulous to waste a salesman’s time to go by online elsewhere. Many do it without a second thought, and often for a few dollars difference. Then, they wonder why their’s doesn’t perform like it did in the store? Due to improper setup, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectral Morn View Post
    Excellent. Last time I saw him was at NAS a few years ago, it was lovely to bump into him, same Paul I worked along side in the late 80s and early 90s. His system back then was Quad 57s, an Alphason Sonata, HR100s, and a Marantz CD94/DA94. I cant recall what amplification. I very much enjoyed visiting his home and hearing that system. He was also an important factor in my music education, without him I would not have got into Dance and Chill Out. He is also a very good singer.

    Anyone looking for anything in that shop should ask for him.
    I remember the days when most of THE Audio T staff either had a Alphanson or pink, Martin colloms had a linn. I loved the battle of Alphason and pink I purchased both from them ended up loving the Alphason those were the days. Audio T west hampsted was walking distance from me and would often pop in and have a chat hifi was so much fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roy S View Post
    He’s still got 57s apparently with Quad IIs. His beard is a lot longer than in his LinkedIn picture, approaching ZZ Top lengths. Didn’t realise he was actually 5 years younger than me! Will probably be giving him some business soon as I’ll be downsizing & will probably be looking to get some smaller speakers. The shop is nicely appointed with 2 good demo areas &, handily, adjacent to a car park. I’ll remember you to him next time I pop in.


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    Quote Originally Posted by alphaGT View Post
    I do believe it to be unscrupulous to waste a salesman’s time to go by online elsewhere. Many do it without a second thought, and often for a few dollars difference. Then, they wonder why their’s doesn’t perform like it did in the store? Due to improper setup, etc.

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    I have been looking for a new turntable setup and will not be buying online.
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    One hi fi dealer that i have visited is creative audio in Shrewsbury , apparently the owner is retiring and its closing friday which is sad
    ou might slip, you might slide, you might
    Stumble and fall by the road side
    But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
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    Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
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    Quote Originally Posted by alphaGT View Post
    I do believe it to be unscrupulous to waste a salesman’s time to go by online elsewhere. Many do it without a second thought, and often for a few dollars difference. Then, they wonder why their’s doesn’t perform like it did in the store? Due to improper setup, etc.

    Russell
    These tossers aren't giving a second's thought for the dealer who is just trying to scrape a living like the rest of us, so if his attempt to save a few bob results in a system that sounds a bit shit it bloody well serves him right.

    Maybe I'm a bit soft in the head, but part of the buzz of buying new gear is the thought that I'm making the salesman's day a bit better!
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

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