New Orleans high end stores?

I have bought from Wilson Audio off and on since the 80s. Doug Wilson is a nice guy, very knowledgeable, pretty opinionated though. Likes tubes, big on Audio Research. I think he also told me he listens to Spendor BC-1’s. They are probably one of the few Oracle (turntable) dealers in the country. They also carry System Audio speakers, another lesser known brand. Plus lots of other brands.

Wilson Audio started in 1974. They recently had their 40th anniversary. Their current store in Metairie is nice, it used to be the Audio Resource store.

I know Jay Valentino, a friend of a friend. I heard that he and his partner closed the store in Baton Rouge. I think that Alterman Audio closed their store in Metairie a couple of years ago. Wilson Audio may be the only true specialty audio retailer left in Louisiana.

News from New Orleans:

Doug Wilson, founder of Wilson Audio in New Orleans passed away this last week. I bought my first high-end system from him in 1983 (Acoustat 2+2 speakers with Kinergetics KPA-1 and KBA-100 amp). I bought a lot of other equipment there over the years. He really knew his stuff; gave me good advice a number of times. RIP.

Wilson Audio moved from Metairie to Slidell, LA a few months ago and is now known as Digital Rehab. They still carry Audio, most of the same brands as before. I have not visited them in their new location.

Uptown Audio Video took over the Wilson Audio store in Metairie. I went by their store last week. First time I had seen MBL speakers.

There is also Alterman Audio and Richie Savoie’s New Orleans Audio Video in the area. I have not visited them yet.