I have all day Wednesday to myself before a two day meeting in Chicago. Any recommended audio shops or music stores ? I'd love to find some great blues on vinyl and/or listen to some wonderful high end gear. Where should I go ?
Essential Audio is in the burbs but worth a visit. Lots of great equipment and vinyl. You might want to look up Tweak Studio as well who I think are in the city.
Audio Consultants has been in business since 1967. There are four stores. Downtown Chicago, Evanston, Libertyville, and Hinsdale. Been doin business with them for years. Also, there's Saturday Audio Exchange in Chicago, only open Saturday, Sunday and Thursday evening.
I don't know what quintessence is like in person but I tried emailing them AND calling them about driving up from Indiana to demo some gear and never heard back in any way... They lost a sale. I purchased an amp elsewhere. OTOH, I have heard nothing but good things about Holm Audio. They seem very honest, patient and helpful. Killer Joseph Audio set up right now too!
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