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Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?

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Posted on August 19, 2015 at 23:02:52
AbeCollins
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I'll be in Cupertino briefly next week for the Hot Chips symposium, among other things I need to do while I'm out there.

Any 'walk in' audio retail stores worth visiting in or near Cupertino during the week? By 'walk-in' I mean no appointment necessary because I'm not sure when I'll be free to goof off. I'm looking for a store that is open during the week. I'm not shopping for vinyl. I just want to see and maybe hear some 'high-end' audio hardware in the silicon valley area. I won't have time to make it up to SF. Thx!

 

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RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 20, 2015 at 05:38:37
Craiger56
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 The Analog Room in nearby San Jose would be worth a visit.

Non-descrip brown building, no sign out front.

Not finding their website right now, link to info

Have fun

 

RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 20, 2015 at 06:29:52
2BTubey
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 Second The Analog Room

 

RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 20, 2015 at 13:13:42
Rzado
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 I third the Analog Room (their web site was hacked, but they are still around). I would also suggest Audio High in Mountain View, especially if Yevgeny is around.

 

RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 20, 2015 at 13:23:51
AbeCollins
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 Hmm, so far I see three votes for the Analog Room. I lived in Mountain View off Shoreline and Middlefield Rd in the early 1990's, and worked for Silicon Graphics in the building that is now the Computer History Museum (101 & Shoreline). I'll have to check out Audio High as well. Thanks!

 

There's always..., posted on August 20, 2015 at 13:39:51
mkuller
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 ...Future Sound in Palo Alto which took over the famous Audible Difference although now they seem to focus more on home theater.

 

RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 21, 2015 at 12:54:17
fantja
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 Abe-

tell us which shop(s) you visited and feel free to post pics!

 

RE: Walk-in audio shops in Silicon Valley ?, posted on August 23, 2015 at 10:55:13
howgeif
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 I also recommend The Analog Room. Their address is:
1416 Fruitdale Avenue
San Jose, Ca 95128408.971.6158

The building is very, very hard to find. There is no sign on the building so I suggest you look at a map before you visit them. There is parking in from of the store so that is not a problem.

Brian (owner) is very knowledgable and helpful. Their web site not working so it is best to call if you have questions. I believe he opens at 11am. He speciality is analog but he is very helpful with every thing else. The Analog Room is a must visit. Please let us know about your visit.

 

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