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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the
purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, Greg. -- Greg Grainger grainger(at)vex.net 'What a world of gammon and spinach it is, though, ain't it?' - Miss Mowcher |
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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
Greg Grainger wrote:
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, i agree that a great owner of a local high-end audio store can be worth their weight in gold but they are few. otoh, Toronto is a big place... so maybe but what exactly are you looking for? and what is your price range? odds are you can get better ideas on usenet, as well as better web prices bill |
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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
On Mar 24, 6:39 pm, (Greg Grainger) wrote:
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, Greg. -- Greg Grainger grainger(at)vex.net 'What a world of gammon and spinach it is, though, ain't it?' - Miss Mowcher Well....it really depends on what you want and how high end is high- end? Bay Bloor Radio used to have a lot of high end stuff that was quite nice (NAD, McIntosh, Rotel, Rega etc...) but they seem to have gone largely mid-fi and converted their drool-worthy upper floor into a Bose showroom - Brack Electronics has a decent selection (http:// www.brackelectronics.com/) - I have had decent luck with Audio One (I like their sales staff better than Brack personally) (http://www.audio-one.ca/) - Great Metropolitan Sound has some pretty nice gear - maybe not quite as high end - but nice stuff (http://www.greatmet.com/) - American Sound of Canada, apart from having one the weirdest names, one of the worst websites anywhere, and a strange hole in the wall store has some really great stuff (http://www.americansound.com/) - Finally (based on my quick recollection - there are many more), Audio Excellence is worth checking out (http:// www.audioexcellence.ca/) Hopefully that will get you started.... Bates.... |
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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
On Mar 24, 6:39*pm, (Greg Grainger) wrote:
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, Greg. -- * * * * * *Greg Grainger * * * * * * * * * grainger(at)vex.net * * *'What a world of gammon and spinach it is, though, ain't it?' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *- Miss Mowcher Hi Greg, High end audio dealers in Toronto are very rare. I purchase most of my equipment from the States (in the NY area) and over the net. In the Toronto area I would recommend Audio Excellence in Richmond Hill. Adrian is a good guy to work with and has excellent product knowledge. For on line pre-owned equipmnet try: http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/ Good Luck! |
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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
On Mar 24, 6:39*pm, (Greg Grainger) wrote:
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, Greg. -- * * * * * *Greg Grainger * * * * * * * * * grainger(at)vex.net * * *'What a world of gammon and spinach it is, though, ain't it?' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *- Miss Mowcher I live just north of Toronto (in Thornhill.) There's a store near us in Richmond Hill that I used once (bough pair of Image 2B speakers there.) IIRC, they have a high-end section with some tune amps on demo. Here's the URL http://www.profilecanada.com/company...chmond_Hill_ON Disclaimer: no association with this store and I've not been back in years. Cheers. Roger |
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High-end shops in Toronto and area?
On Mar 24, 6:39 pm, (Greg Grainger) wrote:
I live in Toronto, but it's been a while since I involved myself with the purchase of new equipment. Does anybody have any reccommendations for high-end stereo places in and around the city? Thanks in advance, Greg. -- Greg Grainger grainger(at)vex.net 'What a world of gammon and spinach it is, though, ain't it?' - Miss Mowcher I have one more recommendation. Often the best stereo stores are the independent stores in your local neighborhood. A store you can pop into often to hear the latest set ups and to discuss your needs, wants, and desires. If you live near the Yonge-Eglinton area I would recommend Executive Stereo. It is important we support the small independent retailers focused on great 2 channel sound. The market has moved to MP3's and 7.1 with few retailers willing to cater to those who want to really listen to music. Let's support those who support us. I have no affiliation with Executive Stereo. |
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For me audio excellence is first choice, I like the home like atmosphere. The store is basically a redesigned house that is setup for selling audio. The great trade in policy makes it desirable for those that want to unload their old equipment. |
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