Anyone seen their favorite High End store close?


I have lived in Nashville, TN for most of the last 30 years,
I discovered Nicholson's HiFi in the early 70's. My system is half pro gear and half high end audio. most of the high end gear came from Nicholsons and we don't have another store anything like that in town. I guess I will have to buy my high end stuff from you guys, and thats OK, but I will miss sitting in a demo room for 2 or 3 hours with Lee (sales manager) auditioning various CD players or tables. Any thoughts ?
dapom
Dwhitt,
You nailed it. the company that bought Nicholsons is doing complete home automation and will be by appointment only.
Dapom
Dapom: That's a real shame. It looks like Atlanta is the closest place to listen to high-end equipment. There sure isn't anything in Knoxville, Tenn.
"San Jose, CA area too. Most stores have consolidated multiple locations or One store has remained focused on analog and tube electronics, and used vinyl at high prices. He's doing ok I think. I rarely go there."

yeah, I know this store.
Brian is a generally nice guy. many of his long time clients will plunk down way big bucks for the latest - greatest in a numbers that will be uncomprehensible to most of americas stores.
His market is not typical!
I agree with the above responses regarding Nicholsons. I too live in Nashville and shopped at Nicholsons for 25 years. I already miss the place and the people. We also should form a Audio Club for the folks of Nashville so count me in.
Golden Gramophone in Akron, Ohio. Fortunately, we have a great guy in Shaker Heights, Ohio who is totally devoted to two channel--all price points. Don Better is his name. He works out of his home and is totally accesible. I bought a Rega P-5 from him and he drove down to set it up. Good old customer service. It was refreshing.