When did you last visit a HiFi dealer ?

[Macca]

But longer term if nothng new is bought will the second hand market dry up

No is the simple answer. For example Jensen Motors ceased trading in 1976 but there is still a second hand market in Jensens.


The second hand market only eventually dries up for items with a finite life that are no longer made. I think for hi-fi the only thing that would qualify would be styli and lasers for cd players.

[Clive197]

I have a good relationship with Paul & Wendy at HiFi Lounge in Biggleswade, having purchased my Bryston Pre/Power and Chord Qutest a few months ago. Also Paul at Moorgate Acoustics’s in Sheffield who supplied my Aries G1 and David at MCRU in Huddersfield who loaned me a PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter which I’ve just ordered and am awaiting delivery.
A lot of driving around the country but a good relationship is important to me.

[struth]

last one i was in was in Falkirk. Forgot the name. They were not especially helpful tbh. certainly wouldnt buy anything from them due to it.

edit...hifi corner..

[Crackles]

I have bought stuff from dealers in the last few years but not so much now. The last thing was my Audionote Otto from Audio Counsel is Saddleworth about a year ago. Before that a Chord cable from Hifi Stereo in Manchester. Oh and a Dali Bluetooth speaker and a pair of B&W PXs from Superfi in Stockport.

As others have said, Audio T staff are very friendly and the Manchester branch is no exception. Can't say the same about Richer Sounds branches though, they can be quite dismissive and rude.

I do buy more second hand stuff these days and I wonder how hifi shops survive in the internet age.

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[doodoos]

Been to the Hi-Fi lounge so often the car knows it’s own way. Support your dealers.

[CageyH]

Last time I went was back when I lived in the U.K.
I have made a few purchases on the internet through dealers since, but the local dealer does not have much I fancy.
They would probably also turn their noses up at my SL1200 if I turned up with it for a demo of some equipment.

[Pigmy Pony]

I have bought stuff from dealers in the last few years but not so much now. The last thing was my Audionote Otto from Audio Counsel is Saddleworth about a year ago. Before that a Chord cable from Hifi Stereo in Manchester. Oh and a Dali Bluetooth speaker and a pair of B&W PXs from Superfi in Stockport.

As others have said, Audio T staff are very friendly and the Manchester branch is no exception. Can't say the same about Richer Sounds branches though, they can be quite dismissive and rude.

I do buy more second hand stuff these days and I wonder how hifi shops survive in the internet age.

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Not my experience with Richer Sounds in Preston - over the last few years I have bought several small value items (AKG 'phones, Bluetooth speaker, Wharfedale Diamonds, Sony AV amp) and they always had plenty of patience and made me feel valued.

Last big purchase was my Zu Omen Defs from Audio Counsel, and although I'm happy with them, I know that when (if) I sell them on, what I will get for them won't even cover the extra £1800 I paid for the 'special' finish. So second hand every time from now on.

[Ninanina]

I have a good relationship with Paul & Wendy at HiFi Lounge in Biggleswade, having purchased my Bryston Pre/Power and Chord Qutest a few months ago

I visited Paul & Wendy at HiFi Lounge on Tuesday to listen to the Maggies and they are running a lovely place. I would highly recommend them. Easy to deal with and definitely no pressure selling involved

[Crackles]

Not my experience with Richer Sounds in Preston - over the last few years I have bought several small value items (AKG 'phones, Bluetooth speaker, Wharfedale Diamonds, Sony AV amp) and they always had plenty of patience and made me feel valued.

Last big purchase was my Zu Omen Defs from Audio Counsel, and although I'm happy with them, I know that when (if) I sell them on, what I will get for them won't even cover the extra £1800 I paid for the 'special' finish. So second hand every time from now on.

That's fair enough. I remember Richer Sounds used to be like that about 20 years back but whenever I have been in any branch in the last few years they have always seemed a bit arrogant.

Those Zu Omen Defs must be a bit special. Wouldn't mind having a listen to a pair.

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[Pigmy Pony]

Mrs. Pony would only allow the Zu's through the door if I got them in piano gloss black. For my ears they do more things right than wrong, but honestly, if I had that 6 grand again I would spend a lot more time shopping around, might have saved some money. For one thing I'd be all over Andy's NS1000M's for sale in the classifieds -I've had a crush on them since the seventies.

I suppose like everything else, Richer sounds stores will only be as good as the people staffing them - I visited one at Prestwich a few times in the 90's, and they always made me feel like I was interrupting something.