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January 2024 by Steve Arends
I was first introduced to Rick and his business, The Audio Alternative, in 1984, so we go back 40 years. I have moved a few times over those 40 years and each time Rick has helped me design hi-fi systems that were absolutely the best available for the money and for my budget. His expertise is unmatched, and his recommendations have proven sound over 40 years. I am still using the original LP 12 turntable I bought from Rick 40 years ago. It’s been upgraded a few times as technology has improved but it is still the center piece of my excellent sounding hi fi system.
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September 2023 by Henry O'Brien
Superb experience with Rick at Audio Alternative. So knowledgeable, so kind, and the most important to me, so patient. If you are serious about your listening, give Rick a visit.
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August 2023 by Gary Borowitz
I would give 10 stars. In 45 years of listening and buying stereo equipment, I never met a guy more knowledgeable than Rick. Not only he is the master of audio but one of the nicest guys I ever met in the audio field. If you are into high end audio, this is the go-to place.
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December 2022 by Gregor H.
I've known Rick for 30 years and he's one of the best in the business. It speaks poorly that Yelp elevates one mediocre review from a bottom feeding moron but there's four other 5 star reviews that it doesn't count for some reason. Yelp is dumpster fire. Anyway, go check this place out. It sells super high end hifi gear and Rick knows more about music than you could ever hope to. Passion is what has kept Audio Alternative around and that creates loyalty. Something Yelp doesn't get.
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November 2022 by Mike Lindstrom
By far the best hifi audio store I've ever been to.
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August 2022 by Robert Christopher Fisher (MR FISHER)
Audio Alternative is your one stop stereo shop. I walked in and said, “I want to walk in the door and listen to music without plugging in my phone, and without loosing sound quality.” The owner had an answer, that is still holding its own 6 years and counting.Let me be clear here. This is not your grand daughters Bluetooth Speaker that fits in a purse. I have Solid State Audiophile equipment from the mid 90’s.Please excuse any paraphrasing that may be occurring here: it was 2016, after all.He said, “Deezer Elite streams Hi-Quality music… Sonos One needs to be wired directly to your router via Ethernet to stream music at hi-end…the sound quality from this Emotiva DAC is hard to believe at the price…”. 15-20$ per month, 350$~ and 375$~ respectively. He is correct.I provided my own Wemo Smart switch and Harmony Elite Universal Remote, the Samsung S7 curved.The Source Music is what he provided. You can drive a Ferrari on 85 octane Fuel.Rick provided an answer that I consider to be 93 Octane Source Music (Fuel).DeezerSonosEmotivaToCJ PV-11CJ MF-200Soliloquy 6.3’s.I was able to Smart Home trigger the entire setup to power own and begin playing lossless media via Voice command only and /or proximity via Cell Loc.“Trigger Stereo On”. 30-60 seconds later it began to play. Lossless and my cellphone for song selection without Touching ANYTHING. I loved it.Deezer-Sonos-Emotiva are still delivering the clearest source material for music that I have experienced outside of Blu-RayRadio broadcasts are 44.1 and 48 kHzDeezer elite is 15.99 or 19.99 per month providing 10X to 20X times the media in a vast selection of songs aka 1000-1100 KHz songs.I love this store, selection, owner knowledge and environment in and out the door. I think of The owner as a Business Professional Gandalf the Grey with a Haircut and Cat instead of hobbits and a staff.Thank you for reading this rewrite.
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June 2021 by Fretless Llama
Rick was truly fantastic during my time testing out various speakers. Was instrumental in helping this budding hifi enthusiast make a good decision! Thanks again Rick, see you soon I'm sure!!
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January 2021 by t b
Rick is an exceptional person running an exceptional store. He can answer any question you throw at him. Never in my life have I seen so much incredible audio equipment. You'd be hard pressed to find any audio store like this within 1000 miles. Equipment was brought to our house and set up as we didn't have the car to move it. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent with Rick and will be sending anyone who needs audio help his way.
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January 2021 by adam johnson
Rick is knowledgeable and cares about his users audio experience. He helped me build essential components to my system even though we both knew I couldn't spend money on HIFI gear. He will answer questions with honesty and maybe even some humor. He is the go too for audio in FoCo.
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January 2021 by James Hoy
I known Rick for over 25 years, his knowledge about audio equipment is unsurpassed , his is the guru of high end audio, plus you can ask rick any question about any upgrades and he always will give you straight answer, without any pushy bs sales tricks.
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June 2020 by David Danforth
Probably the best specialized audio dealer in the mountain states. I've been returning to this store for 30 years. What more is there to say.
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February 2020 by Scott Laumann
Rick is a fantastic resource and a great guy. Very patient and helpful. He is a refreshing change from the egotistical individuals I've dealt with before. Thankful he's in Fort Collins!
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January 2020 by Dan Ramse
This is the place to go if you love all things audio!!
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January 2020 by Lee R. Contreras
One of the coolest places to in joy music and buy equipment from one of the best and informative guys I know, classic old school vinyl and music to die for
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April 2019 by David P.
This is a long time owner operator working from his home. He was very knowledgeable. He services equipment and sells new/used audio equipment. He tried to sell me some speakers for $300. I went to Best Buy on the way home and found the same brand, one model higher, on sale for $239. I'd be wary of his prices.
