Upstairs Audio, 746 Harden Street: 2021 4 comments
Upstairs Audio had been in this location for as long as I can remember, and I just noticed the other day that it was gone.
I never actually went there, but for years, every time we would go to The Parthenon next door, we would end up parking in one of Upstairs Audio's very ominously marked "Upstairs Audio Only -- Towing Enforced!" spots. Of course it was after hours, so nothing ever actually happened, but it was always in the back of my mind that this could be the night some new guy on the tow service wanted to enforce the letter of the law.
Looking at their still extant web site, the final message is a, in retrospect, worrying one:
BIGGEST Sale Ever
We're changing thew way we do business.
(We are going to start selling by appointment only.)
Judging from the google reviews dated only as "A year ago", it appears that they closed shop sometime around mid 2021.
UPDATE 8 November 2022: Fixed grammar. Added a picture.
4 Responses to 'Upstairs Audio, 746 Harden Street: 2021'
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Mr Bo
8 Nov 22 at 8:03 am
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Actually somewhat impressive that they lasted another two years after Joe Azar died.
badger
8 Nov 22 at 9:39 am
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There was a magazine published in the 1970s called Stereo Review that was chock full of ads for quality stereo gear. A lot of it could be found at Upstairs Audio. I bet the UPS drivers hated hauling those heavy receivers and speakers up those stairs.
I seem to recall the store was in another location before moving into 5 Points.
Joe Shlabotnik
9 Nov 22 at 12:11 am
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@Joe - There a brief history of the business and a bio of Joe Azar on the About page of the website.
Homer
10 Nov 22 at 1:30 pm
I went there on several occasions. I think I bought my first high-end Yamaha receiver from them. The equipment they had usually was cutting edge and beyond my price range, but it was a wonderful place to window-shop.
Really hate to see them go.