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philkoan

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Do McIntosh dealers give discount on new models?
I bought the Mc MX 160 with 10% discount and the Mc MC452 with 25% discount. 10% discount is minimum for most Mc items. 
Beware!!! Everyone and all American citizen, you must not buy anything from BH Hi-Fi
Never use bank transfer (wired) or other means except credit cards or Paypal. End of story. 
How can I punish this Chinese audio dealer
No tube amp. Period. End of story. 
Why so many used focals?
High end local dealers won't stay for too long unless they have online sale and have an attractive price policy. For example, the hassle of buying bulky items online is that if you want to return, the shipping fee and insurance will be hundreds of... 
Why so many used focals?
I bought those speakers three years ago, not today sir. For any speakers, not only focal speakers, you can make a deal with at least 20% especially in today high end market. Dealers don't like it, of course. A dealer in Virginia will accept any re... 
Why so many used focals?
I didn’t come here to spread false information. I bought a pair of 1038 be $10,500, the CC1008 $2100, a pair of 1008 Be $3100, a pair of SR 1000 be (used as new) $3000, a third SR 1000 be (used as new) $600, the Dome 2.1 $600, the Clear Pro $1200.... 
Why so many used focals?
With manufacturer warranty, you can buy Focal speakers at 20% - 30% discount. Without warranty, you can buy them at 40% discount. For good like new speakers, they're sold at 50% of the retail price. I have a pair of Electra 1038 Be, CC1008 center ... 
A certain online retailer asked me for a review of Pangea power cords..
Here and there people keep talking about ridiculously high priced cables can enhance sound quality. When seeing a 6-power cable is being priced as high as $3000, all I could was shaking my head! There are simple things that people just don't want... 
BEST INTERCONNECT FOR $25 EACH?
There are no $25 best interconnect cables. As a rule of thumb, if your components are under $1000, Decent cables such as from Monoprice work fine, and you don't need more expensive cables, or even a $3000 cable doesn't make any difference. If you ... 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
calvinj,Your posts are a bit confusing here.On one hand you started a thread shouting "DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?"Presumably this question would be posed to all of us, including those who may be skeptical. After all, why would you pose that question... 
Oppo Gone - Now What?
If you didn’t order the 205 yesterday or today before noon. it’s too late. Sorry! Now if you still want one, you’ll have to pay more and much more just in a few more days. OPPO 205 is the only one on the market with 4K HDR, DAC with SABRE ES9038PR... 
What a scam!!
When buying on eBay, keep one simple rule. Pay your winning bid using PayPal backed by your credit card account, not your checking account. This way you have triple protections: eBay, PayPal, and credit card company. If you are asked to pay throug... 
How do I power my 800D(3)s
You bought a pair of $30K speakers yet don't know what source, pre-amp and amp to match your speakers. I don't understand. 
Seller asked for PayPal fees after the sale. Should I pay them or not?
Definitely not to pay 3% PayPal fee. If he disagrees, ask him to refund the amount you have paid, and terminate the deal. If he refuse to refund the money, report to PayPal to resolve it. Don't worry, you won't lose your money because PayPal will ... 
Individual International Seller Scam
I have been buying virtually everything online since 1998 with one simply rule: no bank wire transfer!