It's impossible for one person...a dealer...to keep up with all the options. I believe if one can find a dealer who has taken the time to select a few model lines from which a few great systems can be assembled, then that's 90% of the battle. Furthermore, if such a dealer exists, then I can see how he/she might show umbrage at someone who comes in asking questions about a product not carried in the store. I'm not saying this is proper, but I can see how it might happen considering the hours that have been invested by the dealer researching, buying and assembling the systems. From a buyer's standpoint, one has to be willing to give oneself over to the systems that dealer has assembled and the product lines he/she carries. If it sounds good, then buy it and forget what's written in the audio press.
This is one approach. There are many others.
BTW, I haven't found this mystical dealer in my area either, but I believe one exists.
This is one approach. There are many others.
BTW, I haven't found this mystical dealer in my area either, but I believe one exists.