Last Sunday had the great opportunity to spend a day out in New York prior to a hectic work week ahead. Obviously record hunting was on my list of things to do. It’s been a long time since I last went to NYC and can say that the record scene has changed a lot. I’d like to highlight this great place owned by Jonathan Sklute. A passionate guy that loves vinyl records so much that has this cool small shop located in 218 East 5th Street, right in the East Village. The record store is called “Good Records NYC” and the owner proudly curates a selection of Jazz, Rock, Blues and other genres. Each record is carefully clean using a nice RCM (which I didn’t manage to capture model as it was placed on the back).
I came out with four gems from the Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Eric Dolphy and Little Sonny.
Highly recommended if you are around New York 🙂
Ale
Hi Ale,
Are you still in NYC? I live close by in CT( about 1 hour by train).
Thanks for the post. I have few old vynil records and a salvaged turntable. Need a new cartridge and a phono stage. I used to have quite a collection of vynil back in the 70’s. Never listen with new equipment. I am looking forward to building a phono stage ( valves most likely).
Regards,
Radu
Hi Radu, no I left yesterday. Hopefully next time when I go on holidays I will pay you a visit.
Vinyl is fantastic media, but requires a good investment on turntable/tonearm and cartridge. Building a phono stage is a challenge. I have built a folded-cascode FET RIAA stage recently that sounds superb. I’ve been showing it around and received great comments so far. I’m hoping to take it to the London Audio Circle meeting next week for a proper listening session.
cheers
Ale
Ale,
That would be great. Let me know by email if you are around so we can meet.
Maybe jazz and wine listening session?
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