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High End Quality Retailers in the Chicago, Il Area

I am trying to introduce my nephew to high end audio. Unfortunately, he lives in Chicago, IL and I live in California. I need a list of quality retailers in downtown Chicago (or the Chicago Area) who will work with him and give him good advice. Can you please post some retailers that he should visit? Thanks
hgeifman
denis11
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I would suggest Holm Audio in Woodridge. Mike Holm and his staff are down-to-earth folks who are friendly and well informed. They don't have that attitude that you find in many other shops. They have a wide variety of new and used gear and they have a very reasonable audition policy.
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audioguy85
2,018 posts
 

I would not be increasing the amperage of a fuse. It was designed to blow at a predefined parameter or amperage. You would jeopardize your safety and the safety of the device. Fuses should have zero effect on what you hear. A fuse is a sacrificial device put in place to blow to prevent damage further upstream in the electrical circuit. 

avanti1960
1,480 posts
 

Decibel Audio in Chicago.  Great helpful people and generous policies.  

Rogue Audio, Harbeth, KEF, Rega, etc.  

hifiguy42
190 posts
 

All good recommendations here, but I will chime in to say Abt in Glenview does carry some higher end gear as well: Levinson, McIntosh, Parasound, Auralic, Classe etc. they also have a pair of Martin Logan Neoliths on display - cool place in general.

rego
378 posts
 

+1 Music Direct ... outstanding customer service ...

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