New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes

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 

I visited Tokyo Listening Room earlier this week. SoHo or Lower East Side, I think. Great music, great drinks.

If you go to audio connection ask John or Jeff to set up the room with he Vu Jade Audio equipment simply amazing

Audio bars?! It’s NYC! Go out and listen to some live jazz at the Village Vanguard, or the Blue Note. It’s one of the few places in the USA that features live jazz every night. Well, that’s what I’d do. Dress up, and go out!