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Uptown Audio Inc
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Salem, Virginia
Low-key shop selling new and used vinyl alongside amplifiers, stereo equipment and guitars.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (540) 387-5050
- Website uptownaudio.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“The owner made sure I knew what I would need and even hooked me up with a matching amp - all of which works perfectly.”
“One of the few technicians that work on the vintage equipment”
“An awesome shop with a nice variety of records at fair prices, both used and new.”
“Last time I was in, I was going to buy a pair of speakers that caught my eye but I had no idea how to integrate into my current set up.”
Brands they deal
What players say again and again
“Last time I was in, I was going to buy a pair of speakers that caught my eye but I had no idea how to integrate into my current set up.”
“Very nice store with a really knowledgeable owner that has great audio prices and gear.”
From the reviews
Regardless of how often I visit there is almost always a new selection of vinyls in circulation. I literally never leave empty handed. Last time I was in, I was going to buy a pair of speakers that caught my eye but I had no idea how to integrate into my current set up.
He is the most experienced and knowledgeable Hi Fi guy in the area. Also has expertise in guitars and amps. If you are interested in a truly epic sound system for any budget, this is the place. There are always some awesome older model speakers people have traded in for new. Check it out.
Got me back into vinyl in style. Very knowledgable. Have been several times. My music / man cave has an incredible sounding Rega setup. Liked it so much , went back for a bedroom kit. Had the project table, but got an amazing Grado cartridge/ needle and Cambridge Audio Amp and speakers.
Very professional. One of the few technicians that work on the vintage equipment
Selling or trading gear at Uptown Audio Inc
Uptown Audio Inc comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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