Any shows coming up?

Thanks to all of the above for your help. For the past year I have been trying to achieve true high end sound with my system. The problem is, since I have never heard a truly high end system, I have no point of reference. I thought shows would be a good way to hear what a truly great system sounds like if there was one close by. Apparently not. In the Wash DC area I have tried Myer Emco only to learn they are really just a cut above Circuit City. I also tried Soundworks, but they practically asked for a written guarantee that I was going to buy something before they would take me seriously. This happened on three seperate visits, so I assume it must be store policy. Does anyone know of a store near DC where they carry audiophile grade gear and know the value of building a relationship with their customers?

you may check out Sound Images - they have stores in Falls Church and Bethesda (I think). I've only been in the Falls Church store briefly so I can't vouch for the products or practices . . . but I think they carry high end stuff.

I've been to Soundworks multiple times in the past and had pretty good experience, but haven't been there in about a year and a half. I noticed a few times that it's hard to get someone's attention, but once I did they set me up with the gear I was interested in and left me alone to listen.

DC area dealer: http://www.unitedhomeproducts.com

I did not know about either of those stores. Thanks for your help.