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Best audio shops in the Chicago area?

I am going to be spending some time in Chicago in the near future and would like to visit some 'user friendly' audio shops. Of interest to me are full range speakers and tube amps. Of course, I'm receptive to any audio product that might enhance my home system. A couple that I have come upon here in Audiogon are Promusica and Holm Audio. Any help fellow audiophiles in the Windy City could give me is sincerely appreciated!
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khinchman
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You can visit Music Direct also. It's in a strange part of town and they have no sign because they're an internet company, but it sure is fun to browse their vinyl selection. No need to visit Audio Consultants.
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philjolet
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Holm Audio is nice but is about 1 hour from the city of Chicago
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phaelon
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Hi Mdrummer01,
I highly recommend "Quintessence Audio Ltd." in Morton Grove. Mick has a great mix of equipment(very strong on speakers) and has stood the test of time(25 yrs.). Also, Mick has always impressed me as a music lover more than an equipment lover. Telephone (847)966-0932
douglas_schroeder
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Glenn Poor's in Champaign has some very nice components! Well worth looking into. Also, not sure if they're still around, but Red Rose (I think it's the more affordable Levinson line) was good as well. Not as big selection, but some very aesthetically pleasing items.
Milwuakee, only 1.5 hours away, has Ultra Fidelis, which carries some brands (Vandersteen, Rogue, ProAc) which I didn't see in Chicago; the Vandersteen 5's are worth a look. (doesn't mean they're not there, I just didn't see them).
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