Can a High-End Audio Dealer-Direct program work effectively for the high-end audio consumer faced with a limited number or no Brick and Mortar High-End Audio Retailers near them? As more and more High-End Audio Retailers succumb to the on-line high-end audio purchasing concept, and an anemic economy, many potential customers are finding it very difficult if not impossible to audition high-end audio gear. The ability to audition along with the knowledge and expertise High-End Audio Retailers can provide for potential customers is inestimable. Magnepan, an American speaker company has recently launched its "Maggie Dealer-Direct" program.
This program ostensibly addresses the dwindling number of High-End Audio Retailers and this is Magnepan's alternative solution to this extant dilemma for many potential high-end audio customers. This program ships its Mini Maggie System and/or Motorized MMC 2 on wall speakers directly to the customer for a 30-day home trial (in the U.S. only). The caveat however, is the Magnepan program is predicated on the knowledge and expertise of the High-End Audio Retailers which will assist the customer in achieving optimum sound quality. I assume that a high-end audio customer who is unable to audition these speakers and orders them, would direct any and all questions with regard to set-up by phone to the nearest Magnepan High-End Audio Retailer which could be out of state. The following is from the Magnepan Webasite: Maybe you don't have a Magnepan dealer within reasonable driving distance. That is the case for approximately half of the USA population. In addition to the MMG program, you will have the opportunity to audition select Magnepan models in your home.
Maggie Dealer-Direct is like factory direct, but there are added benefits. Contact your nearest Magnepan dealer to audition select models from Magnepan for 30 days in your home -- models that may not be practical for your dealer to put on display, like the Mini Maggie System.
Designed for near-field listening, the Mini Maggie System will perform best in places where a 1.7 or 3.7 were never intended to be used. Your dealer's office desk might be the best place to audition the Mini Maggie System. But that's not going to happen. Your dealer's showrooms are designed to replicate customer's listening rooms for far-field listening. Very few Maggie dealers have a place in their store that replicates where the Mini Maggie System sounds best. So, Maggie Dealer-Direct is a good solution for everyone.
Which models are available through this program?
This program will begin with the Mini Maggie System and motorized MMC 2 on-wall speakers. Other models may be added at a later date.
Mini Maggie System
Motorized MMC 2 on-wall
How do I obtain a 30-day home trial of one of these models?
Contact both your nearest dealer and Magnepan. If the dealer's sales person seems uncertain about the details of this program, be patient. This is a new program. In addition, please call Magnepan. We also want a chance to help explain this program---and we need your feedback.
Maggie Dealer-Direct is an innovative concept for high-end audio---Dealer and manufacturer working together to provide better services than can be obtained from internet/mail-order or factory-direct companies. Magnepan is acting as your dealer's Shipping/Receiving/Refurbishing Department. Anyone can do a mail-order business. But, can they match our Magnepan Team?
Please only call your nearest dealer. Our dealers request that you do not call them about this program if you have a Magnepan dealer that is closer to you.
Your Magnepan dealer maintains the right to decline this offer to a customer. Your dealer is incurring certain risks and has costs with this program. Magnepan does not require that a dealer must supply speakers for all customer requests. However, you will find that they are eager to assist you.
Audio Cognoscenti wants to hear your opinions on this innovative high-end audio concept.
Maggie Dealer-Direct is like factory direct, but there are added benefits. Contact your nearest Magnepan dealer to audition select models from Magnepan for 30 days in your home -- models that may not be practical for your dealer to put on display, like the Mini Maggie System.
Designed for near-field listening, the Mini Maggie System will perform best in places where a 1.7 or 3.7 were never intended to be used. Your dealer's office desk might be the best place to audition the Mini Maggie System. But that's not going to happen. Your dealer's showrooms are designed to replicate customer's listening rooms for far-field listening. Very few Maggie dealers have a place in their store that replicates where the Mini Maggie System sounds best. So, Maggie Dealer-Direct is a good solution for everyone.
Which models are available through this program?
This program will begin with the Mini Maggie System and motorized MMC 2 on-wall speakers. Other models may be added at a later date.
Mini Maggie System
Motorized MMC 2 on-wall
How do I obtain a 30-day home trial of one of these models?
Contact both your nearest dealer and Magnepan. If the dealer's sales person seems uncertain about the details of this program, be patient. This is a new program. In addition, please call Magnepan. We also want a chance to help explain this program---and we need your feedback.
Maggie Dealer-Direct is an innovative concept for high-end audio---Dealer and manufacturer working together to provide better services than can be obtained from internet/mail-order or factory-direct companies. Magnepan is acting as your dealer's Shipping/Receiving/Refurbishing Department. Anyone can do a mail-order business. But, can they match our Magnepan Team?
Please only call your nearest dealer. Our dealers request that you do not call them about this program if you have a Magnepan dealer that is closer to you.
Your Magnepan dealer maintains the right to decline this offer to a customer. Your dealer is incurring certain risks and has costs with this program. Magnepan does not require that a dealer must supply speakers for all customer requests. However, you will find that they are eager to assist you.
Audio Cognoscenti wants to hear your opinions on this innovative high-end audio concept.
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