Best Audio Store in Washington D C ?


Heading to DC this weekend. Anyone have personal knowledge of a good audio shop? I have enjoyed a trip to the Gifted Listener
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JS Audio has most of the big audiophile brands--e.g., Wilson, Revel, Meridian, McIntosh-- and enough rooms to demonstrate the gear. This would be the best, single, conventional store.

Evolution Audio, near Tysons Corner, has brands such as Magico, VTL and Audio Research. Although it is just off a main road, it helps to have GPS because it is a bit hidden.

The most unusual store, and the most friendly and interesting, is Deja Vu Audio. This store sells mostly tube gear, particularly very old vintage gear and their own exclusive lines of "new" gear made from vintage parts, and custom-designed and built speakers using very old drivers. A lot of people will completely NOT get what this sound is about, but, for a number of newcomers, the place delivers an almost religious-conversion experience.
The proprietor of Command AV is one of the friendliest and most easy going person you will ever meet in this line of work. However, because he sells out of his home, visits are by appointment only. He is a computer guy, so he specializes in building custom computer-based music servers. For those in the area, his place is worth a visit--interesting equipment (Line Magnetic tube gear, DeVore speakers) and very pleasant conversation. servers.
At both Gifted Listener and Deja Vu one will get a great experience--interesting demonstrations, no sales pressure or intimidation. I would add to that list Command AV. Even though visiting Command AV is by appointment only, it is a completely relaxed and fun experience.