Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?

reubent,
As stated at the onset of this thread many years ago, Audible Elegance in Cincinnati is the only one near me and still have a few Reference Systems set up. They are hanging in there but recently sold half of their shop/building. They split it down the middle. 

Recently I listened to a BAT system. Also a Ayre Integrated/Ayre Codex/Ariel 5t setup. A Mac and Maggie system and a BAT and Aerial 7t speakers. We also enjoyed A Rega Apollo R/PrimaLuna integrated/Totem Hawk setup. 

They do have one home theater room with Goldenear/Arcam/Cambridge. 

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Reubent....didn't know Progressive closed. Was just up there two weekends ago and was thinking about it but didn't pay much attention as I drove by.  My wife was working for JP Morgan Chase and we rented a townhouse up there back in 2011. It sucked to find parking there being that close to OSU.

Nutty....when did AE downsize? I was there back in May?

Also Alamo Electronics carrys decent gear. Not the super high end but they have Paradigm, Cambridge Audio, KEF, Project etc.  

johnkidd31,

Very recently. I was there 3 weeks ago and their contractor came in and asked them to remove all the artwork from one wall so they could paint the next day. They have been there a long time. I've been going there for 20 years. They appear to be very busy on the weekends and operate and very expedited consignment business. I believe it was purely a strategic move, I am not privy to any financial info.

I have purchased a lot of gear from them over the years. And I will continue to shop there when they are competitive. I bought my Mark Levinson no.334 back in the days when they were a Premier Mark Levinson Dealer! Lou Hamilton, the owner, and his staff have always given me good guidance on system matching and continue to allowed me to demo components and cables at home. Mr. Hamilton now operates AE West in Utah.

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Nutty,

I was at AE a few months ago and it looked bad. Half full, rooms nearly empty, etc. That now makes sense as they were obviously paring down their lineup due to the reduction of sq. footage.

I've bought several items from AE in the past, from Linn, CAL, Vandersteen, etc. Last time I was there I did not see a single item that interested me. Hopefully they will consolidate on a few quality brands that offer good value and will have enough sales volume to keep them going.

Have you been to Hanson Audio up in Dayton? It's a seriously nice place. Great facility. Pretty good selection too. Worth a trip if you are in the market for new/retail high end. I've even bought some used stuff from them.

reubent,
I believe it was a strategic move. Seems everyone shops online these days. In fact, I have purchased two pieces in three months over the net. So space is at a premium. 
Take a look at the website. They carry a wide variety of quality equipment at many price points.
www.audibleelegance.com
As for Hanson, I have not had the pleasure of visiting their store. I have viewed their website. Looks like a top notch outfit. Enjoy the music!!!

N