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Thread: Dealers in Arlington, TX |
    
Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 722
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 11:46 pm: |
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Any good ones to visit next week?
Nothing in Reno last week, damm place was dry of good dealers. |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 6916
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 02:24 am: |
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None that I know of. Arlington is half way between Dallas and Fort Worth and is mostly interested in entertainment venues such as Six Flags. There is a Home Theater Store at The Parks mall, but it is a store that is set up for selling equipment, not comparing equipment.
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Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 725
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 08:18 am: |
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Thanks Jan, if I get a little time off next week,I may venture into the City proper
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 6919
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 11:51 am: |
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For the most part, other than Krystal Clear Audio which probably still operates by appointment only, the majority of the dealers have migrated to the North side of the city and into the Plano area.
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Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 727
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 01:23 pm: |
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Got it.
If I get a spot of time, I shall journey on to a friendly sounding place, and peruse the wares.
Of course, telling the person there that I am only browsing(where's the good stuff)? |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 6920
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 02:40 pm: |
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There isn't a lot of "good stuff" to be found in Dallas - Fort Worth. The metroplex has grown to the North and has been populated by people who love the ubiquitous "North Dallas Palace" with the "grand room" and the 2 1/2 story vaulted ceilings. Home theater is the dominant mind set of the audio scene in DFW and the idea of even presenting two channel sound is not easy to find. BTW, in typical Dallas traffic the 25 mile trip from Arlington to Plano will probably take anywhere from 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. If you do make the trip, try doing it as early as the stores open (usually around 10AM) and stay away from rush hour traffic.
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Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 729
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 02:49 pm: |
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So basically, sit in traffic, sipping a coffee, and get to a place that won't offer a good set-up for stereo?
GeezLaweez, I guess y'all got the only good stuff in town?
Bummer, although good for you, Jan.
I'm trying to find good stores in different cities I go to, just for a good look about.
Art seems to be in audio nervana out in Oregan(of all places), and I or we may get there, but is Dallas that much a void of stereo?
Apparantly so. Boo. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 6923
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 03:47 pm: |
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Get the Dallas Yellow Pages on line and give a look at what's available. Most high end dealers here have limited stock from several manufacturers. While you will find a full Linn system in town, you will not find the full Audio Research line up.
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 6924
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 03:54 pm: |
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And tubes, and most particularly any sort of "unusual" tube product such as SET's or full range drivers to go along with them, will be all but impossible to find no matter what the Yellow Pages ad might indicate. People in DAllas with lots of money fly to New York or LA to buy the stuff and then fly someone in to do the installation. Much more chi-chi, you know. Otherwise Dallas is a very mainstream city for audio. However, if you would like to see a Ferrari, Lambourghini, Porsche, Maserati, Bentley, Aston Martin or Maybach all on one block, we can accomodate you nicely.
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Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 737
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 04:01 pm: |
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Much appreciated, Jan.
Dallas is indeed a very metropolitan city, as I looked up.
Havn't been there for 18mos or so, and that was at Frito Lay in Plano.
I don't think I can afford the mentioned gear(I DO like LINN), and if Dallas is as metro as other places, I couldn't afford to look at the working girls either.(just looking).
Like the cars! Doh! |
Silver Member Username: Nuck
Parkhill,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 760
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 01:35 am: |
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Perhaps a Bently Flying Spur, I may have Jeeves bring it about...
Jamie, wake up...time for school..darn! |
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