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An audiophile in Tokyo, where the audio/LP stores

What are some good audiophile stores to check out or find some great japanese pressed LPs. Hard to figure this out over the internet so far.

I have a day to kill in tokyo. Would love to mainly checkout some shindo, koetsu or esoteric gear or maybe brands that are hard to find in the states.
essrand
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Don't miss Accuphase, you'll save tone if bought from there. Our beloved distributers and dealers have HUGE markup on those.
As to japanese pressed LPs, I'm not impressed by most of them for some reason. I get fatigue listening to those due to excessive mid-trebble 2...3kHz boost.
UK and Italian pressings are much better. On the other hand they're popular and you can always sell them even with profit.
essrand OP
297 posts
 
Wonder what the markup on shindo is ?

Dunno if I have to go through the hassle of voltage change for accuphase. I know with Esoteric (K-03) I do not have to.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
You can find Shindo in the US. The importer is in NYC. I know you won't find it in every audio store, but it shouldn't be too much trouble to find a dealer if you can get to a major city.
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