New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes

I was at the village vanguard 2 weeks ago, surreal, the acoustics are amazing, right there in the heart of lower manhatten. Only $40 for seat. I also like to swing by the Roxy when im down there, there is always a jazz band playing in the lobby bar and last time there for happy hour there was $5 beers and wine

itanbro sound by singer is closed and gone forever Andy Singer died.

innovatve audio

park avenue audio

hifi loft

in living streo

Audio intellect in jersey city 3 miles outside NYC: we have kef ,atc, alta audio cabasse, Legacy dali, focalJern aurion audio line arrays, trinov esoteric, zesto, audio control, sony, coda, synthesis, rega, nad, naim atoll, krell, 432evo, elac, mytek isotek, audience, audio magic, wireworld and many others in five sound rooms in a restored Victorian home with by appointment hours.

Dave and Troy

Audio Intellect NJ.

What a brilliant idea. Open McIntosh themed bar with big amplifiers.  I know they have a building dedicated to sound rooms, but a bar would be a lot cooler.

The former World of McIntosh Townhouse is now known as The House of Sound NYC.  The link is below.  If you send me a private message (however you do that on Audiogon) or on Facebook, I'll be happy to attempt an introduction to Franz at the House.  I met him in February 2020, 2 weeks before the world shut down, when I visited the old Townhouse location in SoHo.  I was in NYC to see the Swedish band Opeth for 2 nights at The Apollo.  The Townhouse was officially closed the Friday I visited, but Franz gave me "the keys to the joint" and myself and my 2 friends had access to all 5 stories of the Townhouse and every room's system.  We brought our own vinyl (one friend was a professional studio drummer and we had albums he was on) plus Franz gave me access to the streaming app.  One of the most incredible days of my life.

At that time, the Townhouse showcased McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, Pro-Ject, and Sumiko.  Every room had a curated system designed to utilize the room's size, dimensions, and theme.  The main room had their famous "$1 Million System" featuring the XRT2.1K speakers and the top McIntosh amps, preamps, turntable, etc.  Most of that system was acquired by Sky-Fi and may still be listed for sale.  I have a plethora of pictures that I look at occasionally to remind myself of that day!

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Allen E. Fields

https://houseofsoundnyc.com/audio-tours/?fbclid=PAY2xjawG0kv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpqMlRi57YJDbdMpRke0vpq78nJMYo-QPZzlTX2N_5Ws8lh6T_yi3vNYADA_aem_Ce3cNV_GkZ842RHTfdmw6A 

AudioConnection in Verona, NJ. would be my pick. Though it might not be easily accessible from Manhattan, it is definitely worth the trip.

John Rutan is a stand up guy who knows what sounds good and won't try to sell you something. He also has some very nice sound rooms.

Bob