The idea a local store carried all you could ever want... IS A MYTH !!!
NO stores carried more than a few major brands.. and a few smaller ones.
Back in the 60's 70' 80's a local store had a limited set of brands. Period.
Starting in the 90s is really when everyone suddenly realized the internet allowed us to buy ANYTHING made.
That is when we became free to start wanting ANY brand..
Before that, it was what was available locally, or in the nearby big cities..
So I say 'get over it' not being able to audition any brand.. No one EVER could!!
I personaly was thrilled a local dealer went back to carrying magnepan. Becasue that meant i could listen to them.
Lucky for me he also carried Bryston. No onecarried the other brands of amplification I wanted to try...
Tough.
As for now, we live in amazing times.. Stuff is available. ANY stuff you want.
NO stores carried more than a few major brands.. and a few smaller ones.
Back in the 60's 70' 80's a local store had a limited set of brands. Period.
Starting in the 90s is really when everyone suddenly realized the internet allowed us to buy ANYTHING made.
That is when we became free to start wanting ANY brand..
Before that, it was what was available locally, or in the nearby big cities..
So I say 'get over it' not being able to audition any brand.. No one EVER could!!
I personaly was thrilled a local dealer went back to carrying magnepan. Becasue that meant i could listen to them.
Lucky for me he also carried Bryston. No onecarried the other brands of amplification I wanted to try...
Tough.
As for now, we live in amazing times.. Stuff is available. ANY stuff you want.