Established 1973
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are items I see on your website available to purchase?
A: "For SALE or TRADE" pages are updated daily
(Page-Title be at the very top of your browser in the blue bar).
If you landed on my site via a Search Engine
(Google, Bing, StartPage, etc), you may be looking at
an old, "cached" page; click here for current listings
after reading this page.
Q: How can I avoid this problem in future visits to your site?
A: Click here and bookmark the page.
Q: Where are the prices?
A: Images on this site be INFORMATIONAL via pop-up text;
place pointing-arrow ON the image (the rotating $-sign in each
listing, in this instance) and the info will show in 2~3 seconds.
Q: My iPhone doesn't have a pointing-device; what do I do?
A: Wait until you're at your computer.
Q: I'm at my computer and I still can't get the price; what am I doing wrong?
A: Follow instructions under "Prices" near top of page.
Q: I still need help; what do I do now?
A: Click "HELP" in the floating Menu.
Q: I don't see a Menu; what do I do now?
A: Click here.
Q: I'm lost in cyberspace; what do I do now?
A: Phone a friend.
Q: If an item is out of my $-range, can you advise
items in same category within my $-range?
A: Yes, click here.
Q: Are you available by phone to discuss price?
A: No.
Q: Why not?
A #1: Email is more efficient.
A #2: Provides documentation.
Q: Are you available by phone to discuss the equipment
after we have determined via email that we are on the same
page with regards to price, condition, terms, payment, etc?
A: Yes.
Q: Some of your prices include "ptc"; what does this mean?
A: ptc = partial-trades considered.
Q: Some of your prices are "tbd"; what does this mean?
A: tbd = to be determined.
Q: Will you consider an offer?
A: Depends on the offer.
Q: Do you have time to respond to low offers?
A: No.
Q: I see many "Unobtainium Class" items on your site.
What does "Unobtainium Class" mean?
A#1: Demand for this item is greater than the supply.
A#2: Good investment.
Q: Do you ship to my country?
A: If it's on the planet Earth, yes.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Click here.
Q: Why do you charge sales tax for items delivered within California?
A: The State Of California requires me to do so.
Q: Why are your prices higher than I've seen on fleabay?
A #1: If you're happy with sellers on fleabay,
you're easier to please than I am.
A #2: You get what you pay for here.
Q: An item I see on your website sold online for
less than you quoted; will you lower your price?
A: What do you have in mind?
Q: If I see the same item on your site a month
from now, will you be lowering the price?
A: What do you have in mind?
Q: Will you hold an item with a deposit?
A: Yes.
Q: How much deposit do you require?
A: 20% is customary.
Q: How long will you hold the item for me?
A: How long do you need?
Q: How come you don't advertise your items as "mint" like I see elsewhere?
A: The term is applicable to uncirculated coins, not used audio gear.
Q: Do you accept trade-ins?
A: If it's on my list here, it may be doable.
Q: What info do you need from me?
A: Click here.
Q: Do you purchase equipment outright?
A: Yes.
Q: What info do you need from me?
A: Click here.
Q: I have Make_ Model _ on your Wanted list; are you interested?
A: Maybe; click here and provide requested info;
the more quality info you send, the more interested I will be.
Follow with high-resolution, legible pics taken with a real camera;
if you must use a cell-phone, select "Large 662K" before sending.
Follow up with pdf-scan of Literature and Manuals if you have.
Q: I've heard that your expertise and after-sale support
is the best in the business; is this true?
A: Yes.
Q: Do your solid-state amps sound like tubes?
A: No.
Q: Do any solid-state amps sound like tubes?
A: No.
Q: Do your tuners need alignment?
A: No.
Q: Do your tubes need replacing?
A: No.
Q: Do you really Inspect, Variac & Audition before shipping?
A: Yes.
Q: Are AllegroSound tubes & cables really as good as you say they are?
A #1: Yes.
A #2: Hearing is believing.
Q: Is your guaranty for real?
A: Yes.
Q: Is your hearing still any good?
A: Yes.
Q: I read on a blog that it's not possible to successfully
mate ELS's with subwoofers; is this correct?
A #1: No.
A #2: Don't believe what you read on blogs.
Q: Are you able to pack fragile items like tape machines and
turntables so they don't get damaged in shipping?
A: Yes.
Q: I live out of USA and have to pay Import Duty on items made in the USA;
can you insure my shipment for what I paid & declare lower value for Customs?
A: No. Insured-Value & Declared-Value must be the same.
Q: Will you insure and declare a lower value than paid?
A: No. All shipments are fully insured for your protection.
Q: I live in Europe; can I run 120V-50/60Hz components on my 230V-50Hz mains?
A: Yes, if you use a step-DOWN Autoformer or Variac with the proper rating.
CLICK here for detailed information.
Q: Will this harm the equipment?
A: No.
Q: Will this degrade the sound?
A: No.
Q: I live in Japan; can I run 120V-50/60Hz components on my 100V-50Hz mains?
A: You can try it as-is or use a step-UP Autoformer or Variac with the proper rating.
CLICK here for detailed information.
Q: Will this harm the equipment?
A: No.
Q: Will this degrade the sound?
A: Depends on many variables, so the safe answer is maybe,
but keep in mind that other things degrade the sound more.
Q: Do transformers, film-capacitors & semi-conductors
improve with age like a fine cabernet or puro?
A: Yes.
Q: Do speakers require over a year to fully "run-in" when played 3 hrs/day?
A: Yes.
Q: Is speaker run-in permanent?
A: No.
Q: Do electronics require 3 Months of on-time to "burn-in"?
A: Yes.
Q: Do electronics need re-adjusting of bias & dc-offset after burn-in?
A: Yes.
Q: After burn-in, do solid-state electronics need 3 Days warm-up
to reach FSP™ / Full Sonic Potential™ ?
A: Yes.
Q: My high-bias amp raises the room-temp and spins my power meter like a
roulette-wheel; if I have you or my local tech lower the bias so it runs cooler
and consumes less electricity, and I leave it on, will it sound as good?
A: It will sound better.
Q: So why don't manufacturers employ a high / low bias switch?
A #1: Those in-the-know do, but they be the exception rather than the norm.
A #2: They didn't consult with me.
Q: Will slow-starting electronics with a Variac help avoid costly repairs?
A: Yes.
Q: Even new electronics?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you really practice what you preach?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you have long-term, professional references you can send?
A: Yes.
Q: Why don't you offer free professional consultation?
A #1: You just got one.
A #2: Click here.
A #3: There's only 24 hours in the day.
A #4: Because my Accountant, Attorney & Doctor don't.
Q: Can I pay with a Credit-Card?
A: Yes, via http://www.WesternUnion.com
Q: Do you take Credit Cards directly?
A: No.
Q: Do you accept International Money Orders?
A: Yes, via Bank Of America.
Q: Do you accept other IMO's?
A: No.
Q: I'm located in the USA; do you take PayPal?
A: Payments via PayPal are limited to $200.
Q: For purchases greater than $200,
do you accept Money Orders?
A: Yes, via your local U.S. Post Office.
Q: Do you accept other MO's?
A: No.
Q: Do you accept personal checks drawn on a U.S. bank?
A: Not recommended, as it will delay shipping 30 days
or more and is subject to bank collection fees.
Q: Is my money safe with you?
A: All funds remain at my bank until your item is shipped.
Q: I see you've been in business for nearly forty years;
do you have a biography of sorts?
A: Yes, click here and scroll down to AllegroBio.
Q: Does your website have a Master-Index?
A: Yes, click here and bookmark.
Q: Your site is an excellent resource;
how may I show my support?
A: Tell your friends; thank you.
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