funkyhambone Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 does anyone know if one exists? i have done some searches on computer and phone book. i thought there would be one here. i, and another forum member, will be here till august 10th. any new york forum members chime in on stereo and or food suggestions. my personal goal is to double my cholesterol before i return home. many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The best one on the forum to ask this question of is Guy Landau who has probably purchased umpteen pieces of vintage and new gear before relocating to Israel a couple of years ago. PM or email him. If there's a place like that in the Apple he will know about it. How's the Scottt 299 treating you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 thank you sir. the 299 is purring like a kitten. similar to my 70 vw bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Nothing in NYC that I am aware of. NYC is pricey reale estate. Pawn shops deal in gold for the most part. Audio stores deal with new high end stuff and do trade ins for recent models. The only vintage gear I've seen lately is a fisher 400 reciever that i gave away about 3 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 What's an audio store?...none here on Long Island. Oh yeah, you mean that fancy place that does "Custom Home Theater Installations"? The very place that claims to be a Rega dealer. "Do you have ANY Rega equipment?", I asked the store clerk. "Well no, but we can order it for you" he responded. As I turned to walk out I noticed the clerk was wrong and there was in fact a lone Rega product on display. Under the glass counter, beside the register sat an old and dusty Rega cartridge with a small Rega plaque beside it. Dealer indeed. Done venting; No vintage stores I know of anywhere in the NYC metro area. I'd search Craigslist now though. NYC is a big list with lots of scammers but plenty of good deals too. Heresy's are popular in NYC, kg4's too, some nice CW's with cane grills just sold for $700 with their original boxes and they didn't last long. Turntables and receivers at bargain prices can also be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 http://www.stereoexchange.com/ is a great place to start. Peace, TommyK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 thanks, i went in there. the place definitely has some nice equipment. they only do new stuff now. my partner went in there today and he saw ric ocasek from the cars shopping around. man, the food is good in this town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 There was a place on the upper east side around 81th st and second Ave. I don't remember the name but I'll try to look for it. The store sells mostly modern gear with just a few vintage pieces that were not cheap. Anything in particular that you might be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 a marantz 8b to pair up with my 7. thanks for your help and to the others that chimed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Would be better to try Audiogon or Ebay. I have a pair of Radio Craftsmen C-500A monoblocks at a friend's place in NJ, that I'd like to sell. They were designed by Sid Smith who later joined Marantz and designed the 8 & 8b. Let me know if you might be interested in these instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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