Lots of different ones, depending on the manufacturer, currently ranging from:
Bonus “incentives” on retail purchases
Special “Golden Ear” versions of gear
Access to B Stock and “Close Out” units
“Commentary Seed Units” (limited number)
Product loaners (sorry-no loudspeakers or turntables)
Other GEC Member Benefits
These are still “evolving.” We anticipate:
Quarterly updates from TAS Editors
Special events
Feature review previews
Passes (limited) to industry shows
Unique GEC merchandise (for purchase)
GEC excursions (may require fee)
Participating Manufacturers
Some of the companies that have agreed to make special offers to GEC members include:
Audio Space
BG Radia Corp.
Castle Acoustics
Electrocompaniet, Inc.
Esoteric
GINI Systems
Guru
Holographic Audio
Hyperion Sound Design
JPS Labs
MartinLogan
MBL of America
Meridian America
Musical Surroundings
Odyssey Audio
Quad USA
Rega Research
Supra
Symphonic Line
TEAC Reference Series
Teresonic
Usher Audio (North America)
Vincent Audio
Von Schweikert Audio
Wharfedale USA
Etc.
(Note: Each manufacturer determines the specific GEC offers they will make, which may be limited to special incentives for retail purchases only, have other restrictions, etc.)
