Mail-From: local user A350MR40 at 17-Sep-82 11:57:36-EDT
Mail-From: local user C410MD80 at 15-Sep-82 22:11:39-EDT
Date: 15 September 1982 2204-EDT
From: Marc Donner at CMU-10A
Subject: Re: Audiophiles, advice please!
To: Mitchell Robinson
Remailed-To: Harry.Bovik at CMU-10A
Remailed-From: Mitchell.Robinson at CMU-10A
Remailed-Date: Friday, 17 September 1982 1138-EDT

There isn't much in the way of good audio stores in Pittsburgh, but
here is what I, a semiconfirmed audiophile, do.  I bought the bulk
of my system ~3K$ in LA, a good place for audio fanatics.  In
Pgh the best prices are mail order (1), and the Sound Store (2). 
The Sound Store has good stuff but unducated staff and strange
availability.  Wander Audio recently folded and good riddance!
There is a supposedly good stereo store mentioned in the Guide to
Living in Pittsburgh, but I haven't visited there yet.  For shopping
and evaluating components I strongly suggest that you visit New York
or LA if at all feasible.  You don't have to buy there, but you will
find large selections, capable salespeople, and competitive prices
to help you make an evaluation.  By the way, you shouldn't pay more
than 70% of list price for anything, and <60% is possible if you
can haggle.  This doesn't really apply in Pittsburgh where there is
almost no competition for stereo sales.  Good luck!
Marc