Audiophiles in GA?

gnuyork · « **on:** 27 Nov 2013, 12:00 pm »

Hello,

I am a new member. I live in the 'burbs of Atlanta. I have a modest setup and would really like to include a turntable sometime in 2014. Of course I enjoy listening to music, but I also play in a band and do some home recording as a hobby.

Any turntable experts in the area?

AKLegal · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Nov 2013, 01:51 pm »

Try these guys.

http://www.a-vcoa.org

gnuyork · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Nov 2013, 04:22 pm »

Quote from: AKLegal on 27 Nov 2013, 01:51 pm

Try these guys.

http://www.a-vcoa.org

Thanks

rockadanny · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Nov 2013, 09:27 pm »

Hello gnu,

Welcome! I'm up in Canton.
Sorry, I cannot help as I dumped my table and vinyl last century (a hasty decision for sure

).
Anyway, again, welcome to AC.

Dan

gnuyork · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Nov 2013, 04:37 pm »

Quote from: rockadanny on 27 Nov 2013, 09:27 pm

Hello gnu,

Welcome! I'm up in Canton.
Sorry, I cannot help as I dumped my table and vinyl last century (a hasty decision for sure ).
Anyway, again, welcome to AC.

Dan

Hello Dan,

No worries, I am sure there are plenty of resources in this online community to help me get set up. I look forward to the journey.

jeffh · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Nov 2013, 01:32 am »

Hey gnu, I am in Woodstock, but no vinyl here either

evolusean · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 Nov 2013, 04:50 am »

You can try Audio Alternative, in Lilburn .

They deal with vinyl a lot, or they can point you in the right direction .

rockadanny · « **Reply #7 on:** 2 Dec 2013, 04:33 pm »

You may also wish to contact these guys:

Just off the square in Marietta:
http://www.theaudioco.com/

Steve at
http://www.playhouseaudio.com/

DS-21 · « **Reply #8 on:** 2 Dec 2013, 11:21 pm »

Quote from: rockadanny on 2 Dec 2013, 04:33 pm

Just off the square in Marietta:
http://www.theaudioco.com/

Is that the gentleman previously behind Audio Atlanta (Peter ???)

Nice to see a local Tannoy dealer again. Wish someone would get the local KEF franchise away from that deaf buffoon around The Carter Center and his vile mutt.

gnuyork · « **Reply #9 on:** 3 Dec 2013, 12:25 am »

Quote from: DS-21 on 2 Dec 2013, 11:21 pm

Is that the gentleman previously behind Audio Atlanta (Peter ???)

Nice to see a local Tannoy dealer again. Wish someone would get the local KEF franchise away from that deaf buffoon around The Carter Center and his vile mutt.

I think this is the shop in the back of the antique store on the square. I asked the owner if if he took over the Audio Atlanta business and he said he didn't. He does seem to carry a lot of the gear Peter did. I have been a few times to that store, in fact I was there last saturday and felt rushed out of the store. He closed early.

He used to have a vintage Oracle table there for quite a long time. When I asked if it sold he said yes, but then said changed and said that it was a customers that he was holding on to. That thing has been there for years, wonder why the customer would leave it there. Strange.

It was in fact a years earlier visit to the store, before the owner had all the hifi gear, he had the Oracle set up and was playing a Kenny Burrell record that blew me away. That's the moment I knew I wanted to get a turntable.

Some of my favorite budget speakers I heard were Tannoy Eyeris 2s at Audio Atlanta when he was in business. They sounded so good.

gnuyork · « **Reply #10 on:** 3 Dec 2013, 11:45 pm »

Quote from: jeffh on 30 Nov 2013, 01:32 am

Hey gnu, I am in Woodstock, but no vinyl here either

Hey there, Jeff. I am in Marietta, so not too far from Woodstock.

Maniac · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 Apr 2014, 01:15 am »

Hey guys im in woodstock. Love vinyl.

pdaddy · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 Apr 2014, 02:00 am »

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Retro-Records-Vintage-Audio/618165994938795

Jazzman53 · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 Jan 2018, 06:44 pm »

Hi all,
Charlie in Savannah here.

lokie · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 Jan 2018, 07:39 pm »

Doug in Athens here.

New to vinyl, so, not much help. I've been struggling through Youtube how to videos etc..

I can highly recommend Benny at Modular Electronics in Alpharetta. He's more of a fix it guy than a set up guy.

There was a shop in Lilburn called Audio Alternative that morphed into HiFi Buys and moved to Buckhead a few years ago.
There was a vinyl guru that worked at AA but doesn't anymore. He was a bit of a character but i can't remember his name. Anyone? Anyway... he would be a great resource for us beginners... if we can find him.

HiFi Buys is another alternative, but I assumed they would be too expensive if it wasn't a table they sold.

rockadanny · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 Jan 2018, 01:24 pm »

No longer in Canton. Now in Marietta.

JWSoGen · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Jan 2025, 10:11 pm »

Hello, Everyone, from ATL.

I know this post is old, but I just joined. I just sold a Marantz TT-15S1 which I enjoyed.

As stated in a prior post, Benny at Modular Electronics in Alpharetta does excellent work and usually has several vintage TTs for sale in his shop. He will also look for a specific model and refurbish it if you have a model that interests you.

John

mresseguie · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Jan 2025, 06:06 pm »

Well, hey there!

I'm in Brookhaven helping care for my 6-month old grandson while his parents work. I love my son, but he just doesn't understand audiofools like me. He prefers to climb rock walls. Needless to say the only music I get to hear is in my vehicle when I'm not 'on duty'.

Anyone out there willing to let me stop by for an hour or two of good music? PM me if you like.

Michael

lokie · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Jan 2025, 08:37 pm »

Hey Michael,
I see you have SW1X DAC. Which model do you have?

They sure look cool. I ogle them now and then on their website. Not sure why cause I love my ABBAS Dac.

They look like they share a lot of DNA. It would be fun to compare.
Doug in Athens

mresseguie · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Jan 2025, 02:14 am »

Doug,

I just remembered we exchanged a couple emails 2(?) years ago. I'll send you a new email.

Michael