If you want an expert working on your vintage gear with a straightforward approach and kind…read moredemeanor, Howard is your man. I wouldn't take my gear anywhere else. Old school service with extraordinary experience and reasonable rates.

So I bought a used analog receiver, amplifier, tuner, and equalizer. After getting it up and was…read moreready to crank this mother up until I heard the click and pop... dang it *%!& Doing my due diligence I looked for a reliable repair shop. Thankfully I found Audio Specialist (Howard) ! He was straight with me ,said how long and what I was to expect time wise. It took a couple weeks, not many specialists like these guys around anymore, and it was definitely worth the wait! And the money. ( very reasonable) Got my stereo home and the sound and power from the amp, is incredible. Going back to buy a turntable as well. . It's like finding a great auto mechanic, you want to let people know. Go see Audio Speciast and Howard .

James at Destination was a pleasure to work with. Very generous with information and his time…read more Great place to audition Legacy speakers. Altogether a great experience.

I've been buying hifi equipment for 45 years. Destination HiFi and especially James Thompson are…read morethe best folks I've ever dealt with. The level of personal service, attention to detail, follow up was fantastic! Wow! Six stars out of five!!

Chris was awesome! I called about an issue with my receiver. He explained over the phone that i…read moreshould first check for a blown fuse. I opened it up and he was right. Replaced the fuse for $4 and fixed it myself. I really appreciate that he helped me figure it out without him coming out. I'll definitely be calling Chris again with any more audio equipment issues. thanks!

Chris is THE Los Angeles Empire turntable expert. I picked up a used Empire Scientific 698…read moreturntable in completely untested condition and in a two hour house call Chris had it resuscitated, fully set up, and ready to run for another 50 years. Chris was upfront about pricing, timely, and a great communicator.

They had the CF memory card I could not find at any other photography storefronts and at a fair…read moreprice. They were very nice as well. Thank you! A true lifesaver.

Every time I've ever done here in the last year, they've never had what I've needed in the past…read morethis would be one of my go to places for cables microphones no longer

Outstanding Service and Support at Ahead Stereo…read more I purchased my McIntosh turntable from Ahead Stereo and recently ran into an issue with my stylus. I reached out to Brian, and he immediately went above and beyond--contacting McIntosh on my behalf, walking me through the options, and ultimately helping me get back up and running. What stood out most wasn't just the solution, but the care and integrity Brian showed throughout the process. He didn't treat me like just another transaction, he treated me like a valued customer. That kind of support is rare, and it's exactly why I'll keep coming back to Ahead Stereo. If you're into high-end audio and want a dealer who stands by their customers, this is the place. Highly recommend.

It's is increasingly difficult to find retail operations that give the time to customers looking…read morefor guidance. Today during my visit to ahead stereo I was looking for an education in creating a future home stereo system, I'm not up to date on all the options, but have a general idea of what I'm trying to achieve. These folks seemed interested in selling me a consultation for a couple hundred dollars rather than trust helping me and winning my trust, it seemed they were concerned if the helped me understand what would be a good solution I would leave the store and buy online. That was not the plan and once I figure out what I'm looking for I'll probably be back to buy local, as I'm a big supporter of that concept. My suggestion in the future is customer comes first, build the trust and loyalty will follow.

From beginning to end, my experience with Pro Audio L.A. has been incredible. Jason provided…read moreexceptional and knowledgeable information in our consultation - he heard my needs and made suggestions that fit who *I* am as an artist and producer. I never felt upsold or oversold anything - I always felt supported. On installation day, Jussef and Richard were kind, patient, knowledgeable and wonderful. They helped me get everything set up, did beautiful custom cable work and answered every question I had with helpfulness and a real enthusiasm for their work. I will 1000% be returning to work with Pro Audio L.A. and would highly recommend their wonderful work.

Pro Audio LA was once a highly reputable, trustworthy, consistently reliable company with an…read moreexemplary business model. But over the course of the past year or so (beginning around roughly mid-2025 and onward), the company inexplicably took a nosedive with its prior reputation and is quickly sending it to the dumpster, given that it mysteriously no longer responds to communications and is increasingly failing to fulfill and/or ship its existing orders. I am not certain what suddenly changed - perhaps the ownership was transfered and/or bought out, or maybe their next-of-kin inherited the business - but regardless of the reasons, I CAN tell you with certainty by this point in time is that this is no longer the Pro Audio LA which we audio professionals so fondly remember, most sadly to say. Because all of its communications and ordering processes have just about broken down within the past months, even as it continues to accept your online orders and take your money! For the record: I have $300-worth of audio interconnect cables ordered from this past springtime of 2026, and it is now mid-July as of the time of my writing of this review, yet STILL I have heard nothing further of my order. Even after multiple communication attempts. Nothing but dead silence on the other end, even though ... again ... the online order form remains open, functional, and happily charges your credit card without batting an eyelash. Clearly, something has gone terribly, heinously amiss while SOMEONE on the other end continues to take your money. And that's just about where the paper trail ends, because your online order stays in perpetual "processing" with nothing further done. That's where it sits, even as of today. So, please, heed my warning and do NOT give Pro Audio LA a single cent of your business from this point, onward. At least not until some kind of definitive light is shed on whatever has transpired within the establishment, regarding its suddenly-tanking business model. Because this doesn't smell right at all, and I am not the only recent buyer who has been raising awareness about the recent 180° turn for the worse by this company.

Jen & Oscar are two amazing people who love music & vintage stereo equipment to bring back to life…read more I myself lent some money to a friend to help him out and he left me with collateral 2 Klipsch Belle Horn Theater Speakers and a Yamaha Receiver to hold until the loan got repaid. But after you lend money. We all know the story all too well they took the money & RAN.. Never to be repaid. I enjoyed the system for numerous years But after downsizing my collection after getting into my retirement years. And 36 years later. I decided to let them go to a good home to be restored and cherished like they should be. I googled Vintage Stereo Equipment and Rewind Audio popped up.. Gave them a call and literally 6 hours later they were at my home picking them up to bring them back to life & give them a new home. I am so grateful I called them. They know exactly what to do with them. And hopefully they find them a new home so someone else can enjoy them for another 36 years. Thank You so much for your help... Ron Laskodi.. Former Klipsch Owner.. And Music Enthusiast.. Rock On. Rewind Audio..

6 out of 5. I just found this review by Nick M - and I could not have said it better myself:…read more Nearly impossible to say enough good things about Jen, Oscar, and Rewind Audio! Not only do they consistently have an amazing inventory of diverse, unique, high-quality vintage hifi components (speakers, amps, turntables, cassette decks, etc), but they are also extremely knowledgable, kind, and earnest people who value their customers deeply, and strive to deliver the best possible gear and customer service. Their energy and passion is infectious! Aside from being great people - they offer very fair and competitive pricing on all of their equipment and you can be certain that everything in stock has been inspected, tested, and held to the highest standard - which makes the value nearly priceless. A rare gem in LA! A 'must visit' for vintage audio nerds.

A totally professional operation with top-notch team. I needed sound equipment for an event on…read moreshort notice, and they swung into action for me (especially Chris and, I believe, Jared). Due to a last-minute change, I ended up not needing the equipment after all, and they graciously took it back at no charge. I would come back to Hollywood Sound Systems any time!

We had a gig at Van Nuys High School last week and due to an emergency situation we had to move the…read morevenue and rent some special microphones. Chris and the rest of the staff at Hollywood Sound Systems came to the rescue. They patiently worked with us to find the right microphones and sound board for the job. And the event was a success. Thank you!!!

After purchasing a set of vintage Bose 901 Series IV from Craigslist I realized they needed some…read morehelp. They had been re foamed, but not correctly. some drivers were out of alignment and the voice coils scratched in the magnet. Frank said he could repair them but the cost of labor would be much higher than buying and installing exact replacements. we did that with 5 drivers and re cemented the cones on a few others. What an excellent result. They sound perfect and was given a fair price and the work sas done quickly. I would recommend him for any vintage speaker repairs

Frank and his team did an excellent job reinstalling a sound system in our gazebo and backyard, the…read moreprevious system destroyed in the Palisades' fire. Frank is affable, professional and honest. His recommended components were excellent choices. I highly recommend him.