Question Is this too good to be true?

[Mark Dunlop]

You know what they say - if it seems too good to be true, then it probably isn't true. I've found a company online offering some fairly ludicrous discounts on hifi gear - discounts too good to be true, some might think. The company is www dot connecteddirect dot co dot uk
Has anyone any experience of using this company? Good or bad, I'd like to know cos if they're legit then they're going to get some of my hard-earned...

Cheers, guys
m.d.

 

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Website looks genuine, not heard of any of the brands they are selling though.

 

[BigH]

Never heard of that company.. If you buy anything only pay by credit card.

Never do bank transfer or PayPal friends.

Having looked into the site, it maybe genuine but they have a very limited range.

I have heard of some of the brands.

Based in Cheltenham.

What are you thinking of buying?

 

[Mark Dunlop]

Never heard of that company.. If you buy anything only pay by credit card.

Never do bank transfer or PayPal friends.

Having looked into the site, it maybe genuine but they have a very limited range.

I have heard of some of the brands.

Based in Cheltenham.

What are you thinking of buying?

Sound advice, Big H - scuse the pun Yes, deffo credit card only. I'm interested in the Parasound Zpre3 pre-amp. I'm currently using a Rotel A11 Tribute just as a pre-amp and it looks very interesting at that price, given I could try one out and/or buy the same item locally in Audio Emotion in Fife for £849. Quite presentable online reviews for Parasound, albeit mostly US-based.
m.d.

 

[Al ears]

Sound advice, Big H - scuse the pun Yes, deffo credit card only. I'm interested in the Parasound Zpre3 pre-amp. I'm currently using a Rotel A11 Tribute just as a pre-amp and it looks very interesting at that price, given I could try one out and/or buy the same item locally in Audio Emotion in Fife for £849. Quite presentable online reviews for Parasound, albeit mostly US-based.
m.d.

Probably because Parasound are American and not that well known in the UK.
Certainly not a bad saving on the RRP.

 

[Al ears]

What is too good to be true, I have just noticed, is the price they quote for the Halo Hint 6.
This was £3300 when it first came out and was never a 6 grand amp..

 

[nopiano]

If it’s genuine they look like clearance specialists, but I rather doubt they actually stock all those Parasound items listed. Brands like Yamaha that they show a badge for reveals nothing.

The parent limited company is listed at companies house and the last accounts with about £100k of stock but it’s hardly more than two men and dog.

Section 75 and your credit card will be a useful ally!

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/credit/how-youre-protected-when-you-pay-by-card

 

[Mark Dunlop]

What is too good to be true, I have just noticed, is the price they quote for the Halo Hint 6.
This was £3300 when it first came out and was never a 6 grand amp..

Interesting... it's a pity we have to be so damn careful, isn't it? Thanks for pointing that out. The Zpre3 is definitely £849 in Audio Emotion in Glenrothes. Tempted to go in for a listen!