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A Sign of the Times

Michael Fremer  |  Sep 4, 2014

A Massachussetts-based reader was alarmed by a sign in the window of Tune Street his local audio store:

"All CDs & DVDs MUST GO 50% OFF BLOWOUT SALE".

It seemed to suggest that the store was liquidating and closing its doors. So in he went, bracing himself for the bad news. Instead, he got good news: the store was clearing the shelves of the CDs and DVDs to make room for vinyl! The store's website is a bit more explicit.

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AnalogJ's picture
Submitted by AnalogJ on Thu, 2014-09-04 09:19

Good promo on their part. :-D

jazz and cocktails's picture
Submitted by jazz and cocktails on Fri, 2014-09-05 06:29

had this story a few days ago:

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_26450023/rebirth-vinyl-records-reb...

"Tune Street buyer Mark McGovern added that his store's market is, at least primarily, the 12- to 30-year-old demographic. And most of those customers buy records."

the store also sells hifi equipment; not sure which turntables they stock, but i believe they're a mcintosh, rotel, linn dealer, and have B&W speakers.

MMaterial's picture
Submitted by MMaterial on Wed, 2014-09-10 12:32

That question, and mono versus stereo cutter head questions, are addressed at the Ortofon website. ortofon.com/hifi/home

PS: For critical listening, I find it best to close one eye, plug one ear and face Abbey Road Studios.

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