The Canadians that visit the site

Not sure about all products originating in Canada but I would guess after converting your US money into Canadian dollars (currently in the crapper) you would come out ahead. As far as Bryston goes they discourage Canadian dealers to ship cross-border. Now if you were to walk through the door of a Canadian Bryston dealer I'm sure they would make it worth your while without hesitation. Where abouts is "Blue Mountain???

Firstly - Not to slag the local scene, or your ski plans (I too snow-board or two-plank at 'Blue') ...But Blue Mountain Ain't even a mountain, more of a large hill. FYI Blue Mountain is in Southern Ontario, about 1 & 3/4 hours from Toronto proper. It's at the edge of South-Western Georgian Bay. Its a nice little condominium strewn winter playground for those who want to partake in snow sports, but can't get out to Quebec, British Columbia (Whistler Black Comb) or Stateside for the weekend.

As for the Bryston dealers etc., you'll find that greenbacks are very popular anywhere in Canada – But you'll find better audio deals in Western Canada. There's a real protectionist mentality in THIS country. Too bad the government’s selling the people out anyway - and cheaply I might add.

...At any rate you might find a deal, but its not going to be that great because you'll have to find a way around the GST. You could pay here and have it shipped state-side, but the dealer will have already paid Goods and Services Tax (to Bryston) and won't be willing to do the paperwork to recoup it - you'd have to chase the CDN Govt. for it (that's 7% bro!) So... looking closer to home might be better. I purchase most of my stuff when I'm in Ohio - whether local sales or not.

Good luck,
Mike

Matt Nalbandian - In Ottawa, passionate Audiophile wannabe, think he has a good ear, can hold a note !

here is my Audio Web page : http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/mzn50/

best regards !!

Matt

For high-end audio stores try Take5 Audio (site), nw of Toronto, and in The Toronto Area, American Sound - "Angie's" the biggest and best known with all the big namebrands (site), Audio One, Audio Excellence (2 stores), Brack Electronics (2 stores), Applause Audio (downtown), Executive Stereo (uptown), Great Metroploitan Sound (nearby ES), and Alternative Audio in Dundas (near Hamilton). That's IT!

P.S. In Blue Mountain you have your transistor radio for your enjoyment!

Eric Buckingham
Waterloo/Sudbury. University Student currently in Waterloo Studying Biotechnology. Always tweeking and changing components around. Hope to meet most of you in my journeys on the Gon. All the best, Eric.