"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Iain Churches
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I don't read hi-fi reviews, but listen carefully to what dealers tell
me. They are not trying to sell me anything, but they do have their
finger on the pulse, and know precisely what products are in demand. The
fact that in Stockholm one can buy a Krell at -30% while there is a
longish waiting list for Conrad Johnson, speaks volumes.

You seem to keep assuming pricing and markup practices indicate quality.
Are you not aware that both makers and dealers will have varying practices
in these matters? All part of the ways they try to compete and promote
sales of their products.


Jim. It is a lot simpler than that. The Krells on offer from stock at -30%
are SS amplifiers. The CJs (at list price with a waiting period) are valve
models. Both have a 40% mark-up. I asked, "why would a dealer be
willing to forgo the larger part of his profit to move the Krells?" The
answer is that this segment of the market is becoming increasingly
dominated by valve equipment.

I am aware that what is happening locally, may not be representative
of the situation elsewhere. But despite the temptation to take home a
high end SS bargain, people are happy to wait for their valve amp:-)

Iain