Hi Fi Lounge

08/19/2026

Restocked on Super Lintons, walnut and red mahogany.
The factory promo for free dedicated stands, ends next week.

Located in the town of Brighton, suburb of Rochester New York, Hi Fi Lounge has evolved from a music store we started here in 1986, the CD Exchange.

In short we’re music nuts. The listening experience alone is our focus, we don’t do home theater, phones or video games — there’s plenty of outlets for those.

Having built our reputation on a carefully chosen and graded music selection, that focuses on quality. We have applied that philosophy to our audio gear selection as well.
(please note the map on this page is not accurate.)

08/17/2026

I’ve been eyeing some of these new mini-sized lines for a while now, and wasn’t sure if I wanted to bring any in.
But I met with the Fosi folks in Chicago at the AXPONA audio show, and came away pretty impressed. They’re attractive, smartly engineered, and pretty darn inexpensive, for what you get..
I think they make sense in the right situation.
Stop by and get a look, if you're interested..

Next, as some of you have heard, the Hi Fi Lounge is recently, officially up for sale.

Just to clear up any confusion (there has been some) - the store is absolutely, positively, Not closing. I turned 65 this year, the store turned 40, and I’ve got some 'next phase of life' plans I’m ready to start pursuing. It’s quite likely I’ll still be around part time, once it does sell, for a smooth transition. So no teary goodbyes yet.

P.S. If anybody thinks they have a feel for a store like this, and you're serious about buying a business, we're starting discussions. Please reach out to my point man Shane Bertou, at [email protected]. I'm pretty busy with the day-to-day here, so he's handling all the details for me.

I’ll drop a link to the listing in the comments.

07/31/2026

A long-time customer buddy is downsizing. He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse on these very capable Paradigm Studio 80V2 speakers. I have no where to put them right now as the tiny lounge here is quite full at the moment. So as they say “Passing the savings on” . Functionally excellent, cosmetics are not flawless but quite respectable. These were around $1600 when they were new. $375 for the pair.

07/28/2026

Since their introduction, the Wharfedale Lintons have been one of the most successful designs in all of high end audio.
In a proverbial nutshell, they are revealing but never fatiguing.
Wharfedale is running a deal till Aug 23.
Buy the speakers and get the dedicated stands for free.

Located in the town of Brighton, suburb of Rochester New York, Hi Fi Lounge has evolved from a music store we started here in 1986, the CD Exchange.

In short we’re music nuts. The listening experience alone is our focus, we don’t do home theater, phones or video games — there’s plenty of outlets for those.

Having built our reputation on a carefully chosen and graded music selection, that focuses on quality. We have applied that philosophy to our audio gear selection as well.
(please note the map on this page is not accurate.)

07/02/2026

06/11/2026

On sale Friday 6/12. If you know you know..

PS. I’m always looking to buy nice used LP collections large or small.
I also do trades. Audio equipment ( new and used) for records. Thanks..

06/01/2026

My first location on Mt Hope Ave. The store turns 40 this Summer.
The first 9 months I worked 7 days a week, which I don't recommend.
Then Bob showed up and never left (thank god) and it's been 6 days ever since..
Truth be told I could've gone to 5 days a week, about 38 years ago, but the store is my He**in.
Even a ju**ie has to take a break at some point though.
So I'm closing Mondays from here on out, if I can handle the withdrawls.

05/17/2026

Hi Fi Lounge was one of the first US dealers for Advance Paris, having heard them at an Audio Show in Toronto a few years back, I knew I had to have them. Since then they've made a big impact Stateside. Lots of YouTube reviewers taking note etc.
Now through Memorial Day they are running a sale on some of their most popular models. The A10 which I use as my reference amp here at the shop is $500 off. As is the spectacular A12 and the all-in -one 'My Connect '250. Too my my regulars (you know who you are) that have been swooning over these, this is your oppurtunity :) Again, they have to be invoiced by May 25.
Thanks, Mark

04/29/2026

Join us at the Rochester Record Fair this Sunday 5/3 from 11am-3pm at hosted by and !

The fair will feature TONS of local and regional vendors with LPs, 45s, CDs, the occasional videotape, and ephemera... But above all, there's something for everyone! From the dollar bin delights to the rarest of pressings, you'll find it on Sunday at the Rochester Record Fair!

While you're there, snag a drink and maybe some brunch from the fantastic folks , and stop by the WAYO table to snag the Spring/Summer 2026 WAYO Program Guide, featuring a number of brand new WAYO shows! We'll also be selling WAYO t-shirts, hoodies, beanies, mugs... more swag than you can shake a stick at. PLUS WAYO DJs will be spinnin' vinyl on the 1s and 2s to keep you groovin' while you're diggin' deep in the crates.

We'll see you at Radio Social THIS SUNDAY 5/3 from 11am-3pm (10am early bird paid admission) for the spring edition of the Rochester Record Fair!