Thanks everyone. I spent the day in Greenwich Village, walked from the Mariott in the financial district. NYC is definitely a walking city like no other. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Went to all the stores you mentioned Overhang. Kim's, Rocket Scientist, Other Music and Academy on 10th (though they only sold classical Vinyl, tons of CDs though and packed). Couldn't find Zapp records, or Fat Beats or anything on Bleeker unfortunately..
Other Music was very cool. Excellent selection of good music.... they were playing a CD called Nigeria: Discofunk, I wished I bought it now. Thought I'd wait until it was released on vinyl..picked up another compilation by the same label: Soundway records.
Bought used John Mayall, Bob Marley, James Brown live in NYC, Heavy Funk James Brown covers, Amy Winehouse, Nigeria Special: Modern Hi-life.... the price was actually not that bad. Cheaper than London by a little, and a lot cheaper than anything in Vancouver (everything decent is listed as an import, with a corresponding inflated price).
Other Records was my favorite store. Nice that Living Stereo was right next door. I finally got to listen to a SET amp, and devore speakers (which I've been really curious about lately, heard the 9s though not the gibbon super 8s), and a Shindo Garrard 301 w/lenco idler (?) to boot (30-40K system... I think).... 1st side of some Santana record. Nice people... checked out Stereo Exchange and Sound by Singer too... if I was to spend my money in an audio store, I think I'd go to Living Stereo.
Thanks everyone.. if anyone is visiting NYC, walking around Greenwich is a good idea.. super easy.
