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Best audio shops in the Chicago area?

I am going to be spending some time in Chicago in the near future and would like to visit some 'user friendly' audio shops. Of interest to me are full range speakers and tube amps. Of course, I'm receptive to any audio product that might enhance my home system. A couple that I have come upon here in Audiogon are Promusica and Holm Audio. Any help fellow audiophiles in the Windy City could give me is sincerely appreciated!
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Thank you all! All of these suggestions are candidates, as I will be driving in from the west (Minneapolis) and can visit the Naperville / Woodridge area on my way to downtown. Glenn Poor's?...I actually lived accross the street from their store in Urbana when I was a student at the U of I in the 70's. The Milwaukee store is also game as I head north to Green Bay after leaving Chicago. Again, can't tell how much I appreciate your input. Think Spring! - Steve
punkawalla
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Why not contact Brian at Essential Audio...I think he has an 'open house' that weekend....good guy. He also has used inventory.. lookit http://www.essentialaudio.com/demoused.htm
gtfsr
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What happened to Paul Health Audio?

Up Michigan IIRC.

GTF
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Quintesense is the place to go,they have a nice room.
They also do have a good selections.Mick is a nice
person.They always try to make their costumer happy.
fishboat
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I recently auditioned some equipment/speakers at Ultra Fidelis in Milwaukee. Dave Mitchell of UF spent a good chunk of time helping me sort through number of options, didn't rush me or press for a sale. Very nice guy. The shop is an old home, not unlike the listen areas that many people have. It's worth a stop.

http://www.ultrafi.com/

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