I am bummed to learn that Stereo Exchange no longer sells used gear. I used to love to visit there when in "the city". As someone else said, the salesman would be on you like flies if you demonstrated any interest in anything, but it was fun to browse. Also, no one mentioned Lyric HiFi, which makes me think they must be gone too. I bought my very first "high end" speakers from Mike Kay, about an eon ago. (A pair of IMF Studio speakers, if you want to know.) I would have thought Lyric of all businesses would have survived the devastation wrought on brick and mortar audio stores in the last several years, because of their wealthy clientele who could not be bothered to shop for used or bargain equipment.
Used Record Stores & Audio Gear in NYC
Hi I'll be visiting NYC at the end of the month. Staying at the Sheraton (I think). The hotel is beside/behind the site of the former World Trade Center.
Anyone in NYC know of a good used record store that I should check out. A large variety of music would be preferable. However, I primarily listen to and am looking for alternative rock (Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers etc), American hardcore, old school hip hop (Tribe Called Quest, EPMD, Guru Jazzmatazz, Beastie Boys etc), Blues, and funk.
And of course, classic good ole rock and roll. But I can find those almost anywhere.
Are the record shops found in an "area" or are they spread out over the 5 boroughs.
As well, any must-go-to Audio stores. Mostly interested in used gear, especially analog and speakers.
I only have a day, so any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Anyone in NYC know of a good used record store that I should check out. A large variety of music would be preferable. However, I primarily listen to and am looking for alternative rock (Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers etc), American hardcore, old school hip hop (Tribe Called Quest, EPMD, Guru Jazzmatazz, Beastie Boys etc), Blues, and funk.
And of course, classic good ole rock and roll. But I can find those almost anywhere.
Are the record shops found in an "area" or are they spread out over the 5 boroughs.
As well, any must-go-to Audio stores. Mostly interested in used gear, especially analog and speakers.
I only have a day, so any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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