I stumbled across Audio Vision 2-1/2 years ago by luck when I was looking for a particular dealer for a product that they sold. At that time, I was not looking to purchase the product or any gear from Audio Vision. Antonio, one of the owners, was aware of this, and still spent 45 minutes on the phone with me explaining conceptually what I needed to learn about gear I had bought elsewhere. The fact that he simply shared his expertise with me without any notion of looking to sell me gear was most remarkable. I ended up purchasing a small, inexpensive product from them to make my situation more user-friendly.
I later stopped in to their shop in San Francisco and realized just how knowledgeable their team is. They saw the potential for me to make huge and positive changes in my life in the way that I enjoy and engage in music. Antonio made himself available to me and was a supportive, fellow music lover sharing his enthusiasm with me, never driven by his desire to sell me audio gear. I never felt pressure or salesmanship...it was more about an exchange of information and knowledge-building. Once I became more educated, it became obvious what I wanted to do and how Audio Vision could help me.
The way that my system has evolved in the last 3 years has been led by education and learning on my end, and finding the gear that Audio Vision could offer me to facilitate that learning experience and increase my enjoyment.
One of the things that has impressed me about Audio Vision is that they have incredible high-end gear but they are also experts at helping people on a tighter budget put together moderately priced, really great stuff. When I was in there recently, they showed me some very cool pieces that were both affordable and cutting-edge in terms of technology.
When people have looked to me for advice on upgrading their system, I recommend Audio Vision. They are as much a resource for a college student on a budget as they are for a professional looking to spend more money on high-end equipment.
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