Heading to Texas in Late Sep

codycatalist
codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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To be honest I haven't ever been in a high end audio store (not even a Magnolia BB), I am wondering if there are any shops I can go and listen to some gear in the Austin area? Hopefully they will let a lowly millennial in and listen!

On top of that I have been to Texas a few times but never really went to check out anything specific or learn the city. Is there any can't miss eateries, venues for good live music, bars etc?

I know there are a ton of Texas Polkies out there so this thread better not be empty come time to start flying there.

Thanks in advance!
Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Um, yeah, there's a few good things in ole Austin...

    If you like BBQ, Franklin's is amazing. But u need to show up at 9 am to eat by 1. Yes, it's that good.

    Like donuts and beer? Gourdoughs on Lamar is awesome.

    If you like tapas my wife and I love Malagas on 4th and Colorado I believe (near 6th street).

    And of course there are tons of great bars and music on 6th street.

    That gives you a start...
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,904
    Live music capital of the world. Great place,
    I visit every couple years.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,904
    They had a saying "keep Austin weird" I help when there....lol.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    DSkip wrote: »
    Head over and talk to Brian DiFrank at Whetstone Audio. Tell him Skip from Audio Thesis sent him over. Brian is an awesome dude who simply loves music. He has some great gear there too.

    http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/

    Awesome! I will make a point to drop by when I am in town, thanks Skip.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    I did a google search and behold what picture looks familiar...Heiney9's profile picture. I am guessing he is the Brian you speak of?
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Coincidental indeed!
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Audio systems on 2222 and Lamar is a place you may want to check out. They carry Dynaudio, PSB, and Sinus Faber.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited September 2016
    codycatalist wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Head over and talk to Brian DiFrank at Whetstone Audio. Tell him Skip from Audio Thesis sent him over. Brian is an awesome dude who simply loves music. He has some great gear there too.

    http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/

    Awesome! I will make a point to drop by when I am in town, thanks Skip.

    Oh they got "Orangutan's" there! Stay away from the Orangutan's...they are very dangerous...they will eat your wallet...
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Well didn't have a chance to go to any audio shops (very busy with the wedding) but all in all I had a great time in the Lone Star State. Trying to get my Step Dad a decent hifi system starting with some M5s. I look forward to going back in January.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Contact Casey at neplusultra... High end stuff. Has Rockports. Good guy.
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