Best HIFI Stores LA/Orange

Upscale Audio and talk to Joel if he’s available. He’s a great guy. As was mentioned above: call ahead. Schedule an audition for Tannoy Turnberry’s. I have a feeling they’ll push you in to Fyne instead since looks like they are stepping away from Tannoy a bit nowadays, but I like them better than the Fynes. Make sure they have the Scottland made ones from existing inventory. I hear some are now being made in Chaiii-nuh.I had a 300b amp with the Turnberry’s and it was heavenly. If you can swing the $, go for the Kensingtons. I received an email from them that they are heavily discounting the blems. If your room is big, go for Canterbury!

Connect with Randy at Optimal Enchantment.  He’s the best in the business and awesome to work with - small showroom; he’s a 1 on 2 operator.  Carries Vandersteen and others - my Vandersteen 5s are amazing 

Second for Optimal Enchantment.  Also check out the Audio Salon in Santa Monica - very high end gear. Wienhart designs in Bel Air also carries some good equipment lines and consignment.

Scott Walker Audio. Has Acora from Canada - said to be the bomb! Expensive as in close to 40K but granite cabinets. Has Magic, and Ideon, for example 

RIP old school Brooks Berdan. It was such an awesome place at its peak. 
 

Upscale is awesome and Ken there is a great guy. 
 

Audio Element is solid too. 
 

I still need to check out Common Wave but have heard great things. 
 

The vibe at Shelley’s hasn’t resonated with me since their renovation. It used to feel more genuine enthusiast to me and now feels more elitist.