PS Audio-Dropping Dealers for Direct Sales
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The most important measure of a businesses success is margin dollars.
Not sales dollars, not volume but margin, margin, margin.2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
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It'll be interesting to see how their business model continues to evolve. Because Paul has previously stated publicly that they set prices as "cost × 5" I can't imagine he'd stray too far from that.Also, Paul (PSA CEO), publicly stated there would not be any increase in current product price.
What's more interesting to me is their other future lines of business. Speakers are coming, but so is a studio, a record label, and possibly high(er) res internet radio. That's a lot of lines of business to dip into, so it'll be interesting to see how it all shakes out.
Old saying if ya throw enough s**t against the Wall, some of it is bound to stick😂"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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^thats exactly what I tell my sales guys. Just throw quotes out there.
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tophatjohnny wrote: »displayname wrote: »
It'll be interesting to see how their business model continues to evolve. Because Paul has previously stated publicly that they set prices as "cost × 5" I can't imagine he'd stray too far from that.Also, Paul (PSA CEO), publicly stated there would not be any increase in current product price.
What's more interesting to me is their other future lines of business. Speakers are coming, but so is a studio, a record label, and possibly high(er) res internet radio. That's a lot of lines of business to dip into, so it'll be interesting to see how it all shakes out.
Old saying if ya throw enough s**t against the Wall, some of it is bound to stick😂
Good point....and I have a feeling PSA is doing just that. Thing is, why do they have to take such measures if something isn't off kilter ? I have a feeling they are experiencing a bit of a cash flow problem.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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The only ones really hurt by this are the dealers who were loyal and represented the product properly (full support to clients, demo opportunities, etc.), which it sounds like PS Audio had none of.
Must add one point of clarification...PSA is going to keep their international dealers (to include Canada).
Skip, you make a good point. Hard to get ears on their gear and, other than playing middle man, the dealers didn't do much with respect to service. But, there are reports of good dealers, too. Won't go as far as saying "PS Audio had none of".
They also appear to have QC issues at times. My BHK 250 was damaged in-transit and I went direct to PSA for a replacement....not Underwood. Not because he couldn't or wouldn't...he would've, but it was much easier to go to the source. My BHK pre also had a faulty IC chip and again, PS Audio direct. I will say they absolutely made things right.
Internationally, it appears they struggle with proper representation. Lots of examples of a less than perfect, shall we say less than "Stellar", experiences. Many folks in Europe have to endure crappy logistics issues when equipment fails. Moving the BHK 250 is no small feat and often shipping one way is on the customer's dime.➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬ -
The purge has begun. 30% off any PS Audio product at Music Direct with any trade in.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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The purge has begun. 30% off any PS Audio product at Music Direct with any trade in.
heh, you beat me to it.
https://www.musicdirect.com/Search/pagesize/24/c1/tab-products/c2/grid/sc_src/email_764753/sc_lid/57476423/sc_uid/FopG7qqIRA/sc_llid/52680/utm_source/Emarsys/utm_medium/email?manufacturer=Ps%20Audio&sitePriceRounded=%3E0000000150%20TO%20%3E0000014990&sort=popularity|DESC&page=1&pagesize=24&c1=tab-products&c2=grid
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Posted on PSA site, "Dealers with inventory can continue as authorized PS Audio dealers. Dealers without inventory can continue to order product from us for the next 30 days or so."➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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May be time to call Wally.
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I question about losing your foot soldiers for product demo?2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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But can I trade in dirty socks and get that 30% off PSA gear?
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But can I trade in dirty socks and get that 30% off PSA gear?
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Just got this email from TMR:
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Just got this email from TMR:
TMR rocks ! My Acurus 200x7 came from them after their acquisition of a defunct dealer and it was the first brand new HT amp I have invested in and as tankish as this baby is ..probably the last one too. Love the amp and their service was top flight . If anyone here is after PSA Gear..I would recommend The Music Room.
FWIW🎩"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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@GrasityFox reported
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WTF?Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears
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presumably a spammer replied to this moribund thread -- it was detected, reported, and neutralized.
The system worked.
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tophatjohnny wrote: »Just got this email from TMR:
TMR rocks ! My Acurus 200x7 came from them after their acquisition of a defunct dealer and it was the first brand new HT amp I have invested in and as tankish as this baby is ..probably the last one too. Love the amp and their service was top flight . If anyone here is after PSA Gear..I would recommend The Music Room.
FWIW🎩
Wholly agree.
Dropped my KAV-1500 off with them to sell. They’re only a couple hours from me.
Great outfit to deal with.
I highly recommend them.
Wished it wasn’t during Covid as I would have loved to walk thru their place to drool over stuff 😬
