Colby and Colton are fantastic to work with! They definitely know what they're doing, working with all the best high-end equipment available, but they were still able to work with my small budget to help me build my dream system and stay close to my budget. And it's not like I spent my small budget overnight, it took months for me to identify the right speakers, and another year to save up for and pick out the right receiver and amps. Yes, it was a very big deal to me, and even though it seemingly shouldn't have been for them, they made me feel important and they were always eager to share their insight and advice. Or the best part, demo products at their insanely cool showroom! To top it off, they went above and beyond and hand-delivered my equipment and still treated me with 100% respect when I changed my mind on the amp after taking delivery. These guys seriously treat you like a valued customer for life. read more

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Scott and his son are the most professional in the Hi-Fi business. Where other businesses would not demo the speakers we wanted and told us to go somewhere else, Scott Walker Audio was there to show us everything these speakers are capable of. They are very knowledgeable in the audio Hi-Fi field and can meet every need for your listing enjoyment. We highly recommend this business and we will be returning again! read more

Scott Walker Audio - Listening Demo of Goldenear T66's - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Anaheim, California

I visited SWA last month in search of a pair of affordable speakers for my new home. I was fortunate to meet the man himself, Scott Walker, and he spent nearly an hour educating me on what to look for when purchasing a set of speakers and amplifier. Although I didn't buy anything, the least I can do is write this 5-star review and thank Scott for his help and expertise! I highly recommend SWA to anyone who is unfamiliar with audio technology and specs. read more

I bought a new NAD C368 at the beginning of January. The unit would only work for 15 minutes before it shut down. I was able to talk with Colby and NAD about my issue. Neither was able to figure out the problem. So, Colby ordered a replacement unit for me to exchange with my defective unit. I am glad I was finally able to take my unit back and will soon get a new replacement. Thank you for all your help. read more

Scott Walker Audio - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Anaheim, California

If you're into high-end audio, Scott Walker Audio is the place to go! I initially went there in May of 2021 to hear the latest version of Magnepan speakers. I had a set in the 1970's. I ended up buying a pair of the Magnepan 1.7i's, a Parasound amplifier, and Rogue Audio preamplifier. When everything arrived, Scott Walker and his crew came to to my house and set up everything and made sure it sounded great. Since my initial set-up, I have bought other equipment from them since my initial purchases that has even made my system sound better. I highly recommend Scott Walker Audio for all of your stereo equipment needs. I give them 5 's! read more

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Really appreciate the great service provided by Colby. He spent time with me and didn't push. I subsequently bought a great pair of speakers from him. I will certainly be doing more business with Scott Walker Audio moving forward. Thanks Colby!! read more

In the last month, I've called SWA 4 times. I've left messages with them and each time I received a text telling me they'd try to call back later or the next morning. Each time I said that was fine and nobody called me back. Because I was told how great these people are, I gave them another chance. I called on Friday, December 30, and was able to talk to Josh. I actually asked him if the Anaheim office is too busy to take on new clients. He told me someone would call me back the following Monday or Tuesday and once again I was OK with that. Josh said he would make sure someone called. Big surprise, nobody called me back. Maybe they can refer me to another vendor. Great way to start the new year. read more

So, my first call was to Josh which happened to be after the store had already closed. He took the time to speak with me after hours; friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the products he's selling. Most real audiophiles are cool dudes. Honestly, buying high-end audio is usually a high stress purchase. Bunch of money up front, but lasts for many years of enjoyment... I went back and forth A LOT before deciding to pull the trigger... Josh threw in free shipping, and because I live in Texas, the transaction is tax free! Even from out of state, they still treat you like you're at the store. If you've been holding off buying a serious set of speakers like I have, (4 years!). Call these guys up, I felt no pressure to make my purchase. read more

Scott Walker Audio - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Anaheim, California

In my last review, I gave Scott Walker Audio 5 Stars. In this follow-up, I downgraded my follow-up contact to 2 stars and considered seriously 1. So what has changed? My last review was based on the sales and setup of over $13k worth of equipment. From a sales perspective, I still stand by that 5, they earned it. However, one of those items purchased, a $1k CD player, sold as used for $500, I think it was a previous upgrade trade, immediately showed intermittent CD insertion/ejection issues, something I did not recognize at first since this was my 1st and only slot transport CD Player. Over the next 6 months with only about 30-40 plays, it became apparent that it was a bad unit to begin with when purchased and it finally was no longer intermittent, but broken. At this point, l pondered a few options from 1) tossing it in the trash and replacing it with new to 2) fixing it for $150 so it was better than when I in Scott Walker inventory and then trading it in for an upgraded new unit, an option which both parties would have benefit from especially with Scott Walker doubling there money and me being out the cost of repair. So I contacted Scott Walker Audio on two (2) occasions over a week's time and spoke with two people, the last being Josh, and asked to speak with Scott to discuss any options I might have from their perspective. Both times I was told the message would be passed on. A week later, still no call back from Scott or anyone else. While I acknowledge and accepted their return policy of a used unit, and my purchasing power is a the very bottom of what their typical customer who spends $30-$50K, the lack of response has been very disappointing to say the least ESPECIALLY given that Scott Walker Audio is a Rotel Authorized Dealer, the manufacture of the unit. In the future, it is unlikely that I will spend more money there. when there are so many other options to purchase new and used equipment and without a 20% restocking fee for new. read more

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Scott and his son Colby as well as Colton have been nothing but helpful and professional. They very much know what to recommend and insure the equipment is well suited to what one wants out of his/her audio equipment. If you are in the market for personal care and high end equipment I highly recommend a visit to their shop. read more

It is a so nice experience with SWA! The musics is Awesome! The staff are nice, friendly and very professional. Thanks to Scott, Colby and Colton! The right people for your System! read more

Scott Walker Audio - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Anaheim, California

Scott and Colby stand behind their products. They came to my house and set up my McIntosh 53,462, and SAurender N20, VSA Endeavor SE,

I attempted to contact Scott Walker Audio on three (3) separate occasions. 1) around May 2021, called by phone to inquire on speakers. Josh answered and said, he'lol call the guys at the store to setup for testing and he will call me to confirm. No call back from Josh. 2) called again after a month and got a message, busy will call you. Again no return call. 3) June 2021, called again to order a remote for my Hegel. Josh again answers and he is like having the bad day attitude. Very discouraging. One word answer to my questions. i called the store up as they are the closest to me. I ended up ordering from a audio store 35 miles from me and they got it and even though I am just ordering a remote, they took care of me as if I'm buying a $10,000 amp. I vowed never to have any dealings wit read more

It's been over 10 years since I have known Scott, then Colby, Colton, and also Josh now at their Dallas location. I live where there's several high-end audio stores nearby, and I have visited them all at some point. SWA stands tall above all of them. Over the past 10 years, Scott has helped me build my dream audio system piece by piece, and every step has been thoroughly enjoyable. For every upgrade, he would offer home audition with multiple candidates for side by side comparison. His advice has proven to be honest and extremely valuable every time. The way he sets up equipments is painstakingly thorough and exemplary, compared to many others I have worked with in the past. It's also nice to have many choices since he carries several top name brands as well as smaller noteworthy ones across the full $ spectrum. Sometimes, I just stop by his store in Anaheim to chat and drool over his million dollar demo system that he lets me play with. Scott Walker is an easy going, very nice guy and always a pleasure to do business with or just chat with. Everyone else in SWA is just as awesome. Highly recommended ! read more

I picked up a lightly used pair of Martin Logan Summit speakers that aren't even broken in yet. I emailed Scott last night and less than 24 hours later, I'm sitting here looking at and enjoying my new speakers. Quick and painless. I looked over the speakers very closely and they are literally perfect. I saved over $5000 by finding Scott. I couldn't be happier with the price, product, delivery etc etc. Can't think of a thing I'd change about the entire transaction. Thanks guys. read more

They have lots of selections to choose from, great show rooms. My only complaint is that they are not honest with their price. Price quoted in person at the Shows when i came and do a pick up they would not honor it. Empty promises! read more

We first met Scott & Josh at the Florida Audio Expo 2021 when we were on the verge of buying a Takatsuki 300B amp & Blumenhofer horn speakers; intending to sell our Art Audio PX25 amp, Art Audio Conductor preamp, and Avantgarde Duo Grossos. ie. we were again getting back on the audio merry-go-round. In the past fifty years we've gone through so much gear; never being completely satisfied with our system; always changing gear. Scott suggested instead of changing our system, why not optimize what we already own, and offered to ship us his suggested Synergistic Research gear and fly in to Pittsburgh to set it up. We were assured that if we did not like the results he'd take it all back and... at no charge for anything. Several weeks later after receiving 10-12 boxes, Scott & Josh flew in, checked in to a local hotel, and spent the next three days setting up our system. My wife & I would listen to each item, say yea or nay, and move on to the next. After those three days the results were amazing; incredible; our system bested virtually every one we had auditioned at the show; some costing over $1 million; all over $500,000 (our system costs half that). Since that day we've added more Synergistic Research gear, all with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. We deal mainly with Josh who has been excellent to deal with and has since given us great advice; his suggestions have been spot on. We are now totally satisfied with our system; have no desire to change gear, and for the first time in fifty+ years are off the audio merry-go-round. These folks are awesome. Thanks again Josh & Scott, the enjoyment we get from our stereo system each & every day is immeasurable. You guys rock! read more

Walked into Scott Walker in Keller on an off chance. Was having a few issues locally and wanted a new experience. From the get go you could tell this place was different. Josh has a breadth of knowledge, not only of what he sells but on high fidelity as a whole. I didn't know my budget, however knew what I wanted. Scott steered me towards Acoustic Signature and then went on to explain the differences between this brand and others. There was no hard sell, just multiple demos, both in the store and also in my home to ensure that the combination would work. Happy to say that the home demo confirmed Josh's thoughts and recommendations and proved nothing beats highly professional people and home demos. Josh also worked with me on budget and cartridges and came out lower than any online dealer. Great work by Josh and Scott Walker Audio, will be a customer for life. read more

Today was my fourth time visiting SWA to purchase audio equipment. Like every time before, we had a short discussion of my needs and expectations. Scott and his team gave me professional recommendations on alternatives, and a I was able to make a satisfying decision. Customer service can't be beat. When I got home, I hooked up my new equipment and was making the necessary adjustments when out of nowhere my wife appears. Mind you, she pays no attention to my hobby. She says: "That sounds great! It does sound great. Thank you Scott and team. read more

I am not a customer of Scott Walker Audio -- as of yet -- because I am still in the evaluation phase of what I expect will be a major upgrade of my audio/home theater system. Recently, I drove over 300 miles to visit Scott's store, having arranged via email to audition certain equipment combinations I was considering. My visit was ideal. He spent hours with me, offering his perspectives; at the end, he gave a summation that has been "food for thought". Subsequently, he has kept in touch with me via email -- without pressuring me to come to a decision already. I appreciate his low-key approach very much. So why am I writing this review, especially since it appears to be so premature? I have two reasons. First, Scott Walker Audio carries the best selection of high-quality audio brands of any store west of the Mississippi. I have been an audiophile for 50+ years and have shopped at many, many stores. Scott's is exceptional. Second, it became obvious to me during the first visit that he has real integrity. High-end audio equipment is expensive, and the advice provided by the dealer is an important element in making one's purchase decision. With Scott, I had the strong impression that his first priority was customer satisfaction rather than store profitability. In summary, I recommend Scott Walker Audio as an essential stop on one's journey to audio nirvana. read more

You can't get any worse of a company than this. This audio store is just pathetic. They think they are all that, but in reality, they are horrible in all they do. They lack customer service and intelligibility to say the least. After calling them to inquire about a remote control system for my house, they never called me back, 3 months later I called and again no answer or call back. Reached out to them on Facebook and again no answer to buy a high end remote control system for my house. Finally I decide to troll Scott Walker on Facebook and make fun of their shitty installs and wiring behind the racks. Well... that got Scott's attention really fast. Not only did he remove my comments, he blocked me. Maybe Scott if you knew how to provide customer service and entertain the idea that ever possible sale is a happy customer, you actually might be able to grow your business. My prediction is you'll follow in the footsteps of Genesis Audio, where their ego put them out of business. read more

I wanted to pass on a note of "Thank you" for several flawless Internet transaction experiences I recently had with Colby and your business. Not only was Colby very product knowledge savvy, but I also found him very personable and easy to work with. Scott Walker Audio is my new go to source for high-end audio and Colby is my new go to audio expert! Thanks for everything and thanks for the follow up email Scott! Todd P, Las Vegas read more

Mr. Scott Walker and his associate, Josh, are very knowledgeable when it comes to quality stereo equipment. Yes, I know, they have many six figure clients who buy from, them yet they were still willing to patiently show us how customers can purchase a fine music system for a relatively low cost. Finally, I can't believe they were as patient as they were with us. We're very happy to give them the highest 5 - star rating in every aspect of their business. read more

There were 8 positive reviews prior to mine. Not sure if those are friends and families. I guess I am the unlucky one! I have to wait days to get a simple few items quotation, yes few items only. I asked for more information on installation and was told its just a basic installation, what more information I want!!! I decided to upgrade and told Scott's assistant because Scott insisted I contacted Josh. So, waited nearly a week now and no respond, no quotes, nothing. Then instead of wait, I was being proactive, I list all items I want and I ask for certain deal and it's $100,000 of equipment! Then, I get no respond and no phone call either yes or no or we need further discuss. I guess you need to spend million and maybe you may get his attention. Not going to buy from this joker as I am not sure about their customer service when we needed them! Horrible respond. read more

The showroom here is incredible, it's an audio lovers candy store. Amazing gear for mid to high level enthusiasts. I have to say the real mover behind this place is the people who work here. Highly highly knowledgeable and very informative bunch. Josh worked with me to select the best option for my tastes and application. He was unbiased in his demoing and no pushy sales tactics, he let me here the options for my budget (which wasn't that large / serious entry level) and he still gave me his 100% attention and guidance. This is the place to go if your thinking about getting into home audio. Thanks for the time, I came out of there knowing what different speakers sound like and my preferences. Look forward to buying more with you guys in the future. read more

I rate Scott Walker Audio 5 stars! Why? I have been listening to classical music my entire life. For years I listened to the greatest music ever composed/performed on inexpensive Kenwood or Sony receivers played through generic bookshelf speakers sold at Best Buy type stores. My closest friend is into audio in a big way. After listening to his gear he convinced me I needed to take the plunge. But how do I do that? I didn't know how or where to buy high end gear. Well, step one was to attend the LA/OC Audio Society - "The Show" in Irvine. This is a terrific annual trade show where audiophiles can listen to all kinds of high end systems. (FYI - June 3rd - 5th 2016). I had a plan - I always have a plan! I would visit every audio dealer with a shop in SoCal, strike up a conversation, and leave my card. I would then wait to see who responded after the show. I left 5 of my business cards but only one dealer called me back - that was Scott Walker. (1 Star) We talked, I visited his studio, we agreed on a budget (which he did NOT exceed - (#2 star), he arranged a meeting to let me listen to his suggested systems, I liked one setup, and then the fun began! A few days later Scott came to my home, which is nearly an hour drive from his shop on a good day, with a truck filled with the demo equipment I chose. Hours later, a very tired Scott, told me to sit down and listen. WOW! I never heard familiar recordings sound so great. He spent another hour fine tuning my new system. (Star #3) A few weeks later he called me to see if I was happy with the system. There is NO substitute for listening to new gear in your own home. He ordered new equipment to replace the demos only after I had plenty of time to make up my mind. (Star #4) That was 2 years ago. I have upgraded various components at least three times since then - and Scott has been my ONLY audio vendor for all the upgrades. OK, I know I'm hooked, but I have never enjoyed listening to music as much or as often before I splurged on a high end system. Thank you Scott for being a great audio dealer, someone I trust to steer me in the right direction (Star#5), and a friend. read more

I am so happy to find such a knowledgeable and professional audio store, with salespeople you can trust. I was searching for a pair of McIntosh Speakers and an audio streamer. I was fortunate to find Scott Walker Audio where Josh and Scott took the time to look at my existing equipment. They really made me comfortable in my decision that all I needed was a pair of speakers and my existing gear would suffice. It is rare these days where a salesperson does't try to up-sell their client. Nothing but honesty at this store and I am looking forward to doing business with them in the future. By the way, they even came to my home twice to make sure my system was set up perfectly. Thank you again, Ken M read more

I purchased a Rogue Sphinx v.2 at SWA about two years ago, and have recently reacquainted myself as I'm considering an upgrade. I am by no means a high-rolling audiophile, but a mid-fi guy. Scott and his team (Josh for example) have been extremely patient with my questions and offered excellent advice based on my budget. Obviously, all businesses want to make as significant a sale as possible, especially given online places with lower overhead. SWA has realized that cultivating the customer relationship is important, even for a small time guy like me. By contrast, I went to Ahead Stereo in LA recently and was treated with borderline disdain. It really soured me. In short, SWA knows there is a high probability customers will move up the audio food chain over time, and that someone spending $1500-3k at age 35 will probably come back as they age and their disposable income increases. It is a really a 20-30 year relationship. In an age where many people purchase online, this customer philosophy is important. And let me say this: NEVER buy gear you can't demo. A lot of folks buy audio online without hearing it. This problematic in that even a generous return policy involves shipping a heavy item back and a restock fee. You are out 200-500$ at that point. I'd rather go to a place that makes appropriate recommendations and helpful suggestions based on budget and needs. Get what you can afford, but if you have to stretch it a bit to get higher quality, it will save you money in the long run. GO HERE rather than the so-called audiophile section of a big box retailer. You will certainly find that at some point you want an upgrade or further advice--they won't remember you at the big-box, and the employees will have turned over multiple times. SWA will remember you, and possibly allow you to trade in gear to upgrade so long as you purchased from them. read more

Great shop. I purchased a pair of speakers (used) from Scott Walker, and he shipped them quickly and professionally in the original boxes. They are exactly as described, perhaps better, and, of course, they make good noises. I would highly recommend dealing with Scott Walker! read more

Scott Walker and his crew helped me achieve what I was craving in audio. Scott steared me in the right direction and I was able to make my 1st purchase with McIntosh equipment. They even hand delivered it and set it up in my home. You can't beat that kind of service!! read more

I went to SWA to get a McIntosh tubes preamplifier - super nice guys and very accommodating. When I was there they said if I wanted an easy upgrade to try some some fuses and upgrades from synergistic research. Not a hard sell at all - just guys talking about what they have seen make a difference. I went back and read some reviews and asked them to order the items for me. I am generally cynical about system tweaks - but wow, in my system - they weren't kidding - made a big difference in dynamics. Will definitely be going back and working with Scott and his crew - very friendly and accommodating - give lots of choices at different price points. read more

I recently purchased a pair of bookshelf speakers from SWA and had a great experience with them. Very easy to work with and prompt in addressing any questions/requests before and after the purchase, which I very much appreciated. Demo/transaction was also very easy and smooth. Scott, the owner, makes sure that you are completely happy with the purchase. I highly recommend SWA and would be happy to go back for future purchases. read more

I'm a long time audiophile. Unfortunately over the last few years I haven't used any of my equipment. Recently I decided to fire up the old McIntosh system. When I unpacked the turntable I found the stylus was damaged. I contacted Scott walker by phone and he said he could help me but he needed to return my call. I waited for a day and finally called him. He seemed agitated that I was taking his time so he asked me to take photo's and e-mail pic's of my turntable and stylus. I was trying to get it working for Xmas holidays. I emailed pic's as asked several days before the holidays and it is now mid-January and I haven't heard from him. Had he simply said he couldn't take care of me that would have been fine but waiting on him cost me more than a couple of weeks. My son got me one in Seattle. I realize that it wasn't a major purchase but I was just trying to get this system working and was going to take it to my ranch in OK. We are building a new home in E. Washington and I'm rebuilding a vintage Airstream. Both are going to have home theater and sound through out. Just not from Scott Walker Audio. It appears that his customer service is good as long as you're spending big money. If you need something minor or help your not worth a return call. I'll buy off the internet or from anyone else. read more

In the world of high end audio retail and service, there is no one who cares for--or takes better care of--his customers than Scott Walker of Scott Walker Audio. Scott goes out of his way to make you feel like you're his most important client. He works with you and *your* schedule, he's always punctual, he has an awesome, very liberal trade-in policy (and he does all the heavy lifting work for you in selling your used gear!), and, most amazingly, he always seems to be available 24/7 to answer even the silliest of my questions! It is simply service above and beyond the call. I have worked with many great audio dealers in my nearly 40 years of enjoying this fantastic hobby, but no one holds a candle to Scott. I'm happy to call him my friend. Oh...and I forgot to mention, he represents some of the finest brands available in high end audio too! read more

My experience with Scott was very nice. He was knolageble and easy to work with, I purchased a rack system from them and he was very helpful and professional. I would definitively recommend them to any audiophile. Jerry Varon read more

Sometimes we can get too important and our time becomes so precious. I was interested in getting advice on a high end cd/dac system around the $10,000 price range. I reviewed Mr. Walker's website and thought he might be able to help me. He suggests that customers should call ahead before coming down. I do understand this as one would not want to interrupt another customer's audition of some audio equipment. So I called during business hours to schedule an appointment two days later. The phone rang several times and I thought that I would leave a message. Mr. Walker answered and I stated why I was calling. He said in a perturbed and demanding voice "Why do you want an appointment?. I stated that I wanted to come in and see what he had. In an annoyed voice he said, "Hold on let me get off this call", and put me on a lengthy hold. When he came back on he immediately said "Listen this isn't Best Buy you can't come in here and just buy things off the shelf!" I had never been given a chance by Mr. Walker to explain what I was in the market for. I told him that it was rather presumptuous for him to make a statement like that and that I was insulted by its implications. Not that I have anything against Best Buy shoppers but he was insinuating that I was looking at a too "pricey" store. Such discriminative statement was made without any material facts to base it on. Furthermore even if I was in the wrong store there is by far more respectful and compassionate ways of redirecting a customer. When I mentioned that I was looking for a cd player, I surmised that he had the impression that I was looking for a cheap unit, as his voice and words were impatient and unhelpful. He gave no suggestions of equipment and no guidance just a prompt dismissal. When I advised him that I had a high end system and was looking for a high end unit his attitude instantly changed. Then all of Monday became available. This disgusted me. Maybe I should have told him right off the bat that I have wads of money to throw his way. Such statements are crude and should not be necessary. My father told me that one should treat everyone with respect and equally irregardless of their station in life. This advice has done me well in my chosen profession. I choose to do business with persons and businesses sharing the like kind of ethics. Mr. Walker we as customers do not just simply audition equipment but the people we do business as well. I shall decline to do business with Mr. Walker for this reason. Besides he must have richer and far more famous clientle to cater to. read more

I bought a pair of Synergistic Research Fuses from Scott Walker Audio in March, but unfortunately there was a mix-up with my address due to way paypal referenced my credit card. To make a long story short, Scott sent me a 2nd pair of fuses while we sort things out. In my opinion, it seems like his main interest is in customer service and I would feel very confident ordering something from him in the future. Thanks Scott! read more

Scott, owner of Scott Walker Audio, is the best guy for your home audio and theatre needs. He is the one dealer I've worked with who really cares. Plus he carries some of the best equipment available. You can't go wrong working with Scott. Highly recommended. read more

Bought a McIntosh mc 402 amp from Scott. Was a little nervous about shipping it to Missouri. However upon receipt, the packaging was amazing, double boxed with 3" of foam between, the unit itself was bolted to a piece of plywood, it was on a pallet, secured with strapping and wrapped in plastic. Needless to say it arrived safely and was as described. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Buy with confidence!! read more

I just got a small item couple years ago, I bumped into some minor issue and it is under normal manufacturing warranty. Scott helped sorting it out right away (getting some faulty part replaced). I was having good experience on such. thanks. read more