Janus77 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Howdy folks. Do hifi shops rent/demo out equipment so people can try it in their system at home? I'm wondering if a higher end dac, like a Chord Qutest would be a worthwhile investment (it would be by far the most expensive component), given our listening is 100% digital streaming. However buying a Qutest without being able to do a side by side comparison with my current DAC isn't going to happen. I'm happy to pay to rent. Figured i'd post up here and see if this is something shops do, or they only allow demo at their store? I'm in the inner west of Sydney, so would need to find a store who allow take home demo. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRB Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Harry York from Audio Genesis is very good when it comes to try before you buy and happy to do home demo before payment. Not sure he has Chord DASC's, however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus77 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Try Gieseler Fein II (Gieseler DAC reviews & impressions) with a 7 day money back if you do not like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofeline Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 It depends on the shop. You can ask them, you have nothing to loose by doing so. Some might ask for you to pay a substantial deposit, or pay for the item, on agreement that it's refunded if returned in good condition within the agreed time-span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzr Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Pay full price with the right of return within 14 days, have it put in writing with "theirs & yours" signature. They will have a fair idea if it's an improvement compared to what you have if they are worth their salt & shouldn't have a problem with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) In Sydney I have had home loan demo gear from The Lifestyle Store out near Parramatta and Len Wallis Audio In Lane Cove. cheers Terry Edited June 28, 2019 by TerryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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