Sarasota, FL area HiFi Shops?

cmy330go
cmy330go Posts: 2,341
edited January 2014 in The Clubhouse
Going to be in the area for the next few days, and was wondering if anyone knew of any good HiFi shops. I've done some searching on-line, and haven't really come up with much. Mostly just home theater oriented shops. I would actually kind of like to find a place to pick up a good set of headphones. Anyway...Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.
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Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

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Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2014
    Hi,

    I've not found a real hifi shop in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Been here nearly four years. If you find one, let me know. :cheesygrin:

    What brings you to not-so-sunny-at-the-moment Florida?

    Mike
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2014
    Bummer. Just here for a few days trying to help my dad sort out some care options for my grandmother.

    Was kind of amusing hearing everyone complain about the cold today. Especially considering it was -13 with -40ish windchills yesterday when I left Iowa. I got a pretty good laugh when my phone popped up a "windchill alert" here for Port Charlotte stating that windchills were going to dip into the +30 range. lol. Guess it's all relative.

    Anyway...Thanks for chiming in, and saving me from more searching.

    Dave
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

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    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2014
    Hi Dave,

    Ft. Meyers is a much higher population center. You might find something a little farther south of PC.

    Yeah, relativity is a mother. I grew up in the Midwest and worked outside when I was young. Never thought a thing of the cold. I can't take these "chilly" upper 30's/low 40's days now.

    Best wishes for your grandmother.

    Mike
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2014
    I bought my first serious hifi system, Polk10b's, rotel CD player and luxman r-115 receiver from a shop in Tampa. That was 1986 or 87... I wish I could remember the name and wonder of they're still around.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2014
    Looks like I would have to drive at least an hour + to find anything worthwhile.

    Thanks for the wishes!
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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