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Phono pre amp question
James Edward:
It’s not the only game in town- there are many great phono preamps out there that offer a trial period, either sold directly or through online dealers that offer a trial. I’m old enough to have been disappointed by a number of expensive audiophile products and their reviews.
Good luck in your quest, but don’t get too caught up on one product and it’s reviews. Ten years ago I was laid up with shoulder surgery, and auditioned DACs from four different companies. Sure, it costs shipping to send them back, but it was eye opening. I only say this because phono preamps are relatively light and small to ship, nothing like amplifiers and speakers.
Spoiler- I kept what I had because the cost of ‘upgrading’ was not justified.
GDHAL:
--- Quote from: S Clark on April 22, 2023, 09:52:09 AM ---
--- Quote from: long_island_audio_nut on April 22, 2023, 07:58:20 AM ---
The reviews of the Coincidence are all excellent but would still love to be able to hear the dam thing before I go out and spend 6 to 7 k on it
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Unfortunately, reviews are often suspect... and none tell you what it will sound like in your system.
Do they ever come up used? If it disappointed, you could move along and probably get 80% of your money back.
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True. Reality though is that these days a $7K purchase not seeing and/or hearing is more common and IMO really with only moderate risk, provided of course there is sufficient do diligence on the part of the buyer.
EDIT: If I'm not mistaken I think Mark Cuban holds the record for largest financial transaction via the internet, and without seeing the item prior and in person....it was/is a jet plane, and it cost him few million :thumb:
GDHAL:
--- Quote from: James Edward on April 22, 2023, 01:49:17 PM ---It’s not the only game in town- there are many great phono preamps out there that offer a trial period, either sold directly or through online dealers that offer a trial. I’m old enough to have been disappointed by a number of expensive audiophile products and their reviews.
Good luck in your quest, but don’t get too caught up on one product and it’s reviews. Ten years ago I was laid up with shoulder surgery, and auditioned DACs from four different companies. Sure, it costs shipping to send them back, but it was eye opening. I only say this because phono preamps are relatively light and small to ship, nothing like amplifiers and speakers.
Spoiler- I kept what I had because the cost of ‘upgrading’ was not justified.
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I propose it is or at least can be normal to get caught up on a product and reviews.
Terrible, the only game in town
Passenger, don't you hear me?
Destination seen unclearly.
Best.
Hal
steve:
--- Quote ---Unfortunately, reviews are often suspect... and none tell you what it will sound like in your system.
Do they ever come up used? If it disappointed, you could move along and probably get 80% of your money back.
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So true. Both personal and professional.
Cheers
steve
long_island_audio_nut:
--- Quote from: GDHAL on April 22, 2023, 08:49:00 PM ---
--- Quote from: S Clark on April 22, 2023, 09:52:09 AM ---
--- Quote from: long_island_audio_nut on April 22, 2023, 07:58:20 AM ---
The reviews of the Coincidence are all excellent but would still love to be able to hear the dam thing before I go out and spend 6 to 7 k on it
--- End quote ---
Unfortunately, reviews are often suspect... and none tell you what it will sound like in your system.
Do they ever come up used? If it disappointed, you could move along and probably get 80% of your money back.
--- End quote ---
True. Reality though is that these days a $7K purchase not seeing and/or hearing is more common and IMO really with only moderate risk, provided of course there is sufficient do diligence on the part of the buyer.
EDIT: If I'm not mistaken I think Mark Cuban holds the record for largest financial transaction via the internet, and without seeing the item prior and in person....it was/is a jet plane, and it cost him few million :thumb:
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I totally agree. And what worries me is I have never read a review where they say "Do not waste your money". Of course they never would because it's the companies that make the equipment that are putting money in their pockets
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