Forget the grown men who refer to the objects of their hobbies as “toys.” Sweet Spot Audio and More will have none of that. A grown-up hobby shop for the Don Draper kind, Sweet Spot is a cigar shop, men’s boutique and audiophile’s fantasy rolled into one. They sell coffee and tobacco along with new and used vinyl, and feature regular meet-ups for audio clubs, all in a laid-back atmosphere without a hint of hard sell. It feels like your buddy’s den. They’re also one of the few audio shops in town that will let you demo the equipment before buying it.
This article appears in Sep 22-28, 2011.