Salon One Audio

Bruce worked at Sound World for about one year. He brought Conrad Johnson, Classe, Talon, Audio Physic, Proac, Acoustic Zen, and some other brand into Sound World. I use to meet him and other Sound World employees out for a beer about once a month I haven’t seen him in a while. I think he lives in Winneconne WI.

Kt 88, I agree with you. This was an audio shop; the kind we may not see again. Bruce, with his home audition policy allowed me the pleasure of sampling a surprisingly large array of audio equipment. My only regret is the infectious need for better sound, which he so prodigiously educated me on.

My understanding is the high end, especially in this part of the midwest had little chance of survival with the advent of HT and internet used markets. Sure do miss the guy, his knowledge, and gift for lengthy conversation.

I auditioned and/or bought a number of things from Salon One. It was a bit of a hike from where I live, but there was nothing even close to the quality of Salon One where I live, which is not to say there were no shops in my town!!!

If Bruce couldn't make it, it makes a person wonder if anyone can make it.

He was at Soundworld for a number of years. SInce he left it seems like the 'better' gear really isn't available anymore.

Driving to Wisconsin Rapids to visit Salon One on a fall Saturday afternoon listening to the Texaco opera on the radio. I remember Bruce from when he started selling gear out of his house and then his stores. Honest advice, wonderful home audition policy, great product selection - I miss him too.

Ok so maybe if we beg Bruce pretty please! He will open another store :)

Not only was there wonderful knowledgeable advice at Salon One and a ton of different gear, from many different manufactures. ( in fact it was like walking into a physical audio magazine ) The atmosphere was casual and friendly. I coming from the technical field was right in my element playing with the gear there. I spent some long hours there and was usually left by myself eventually to listen and swap out equipment. Of course there was the occasional " how are you doing " question. I enjoyed this aspect thoroughly!