A friend steered me to Echo Audio several years ago and I've bought and sold stereo equipment there. They don't just sell gear, they solve your entertainment problems. And, they really know what they're talking about.
I went there when we were living in temporary housing before moving into our house. We needed equipment to fit a small space and the ability to trade up when we moved. They got me into a great little system with new and used equipment.
Then when we moved back to the house I used that equipment in another room and traded in my big floor standing speakers for smaller B&Ws that fit our needs better. You can sort of think of it as renting equipment. They are extremely trusting and will let you take gear home on loan to see how you like it.
These guys really aim to please with the kind of customer support and experience one rarely sees in a retail establishment these days. I would recommend them to anyone.
Pros: Flexible, accommodating, knowledgeable
Cons: Only open four days a week
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