Twin City Smitty’s Vintage Audio — Local services in New Hope

A hidden gem whether you want vintage gear, vinyl or cds! Shawn's shop is kind of like a music speakeasy. Once you find it and know how to get in, you'll meet the proprietor and find yourself coming back repeatedly. I love big record stores, but after collecting for the past 12 years, I'm getting tired of the prices they charge for standard used classic rock records. Shawn has the answer. He has been expanding his inventory and he keeps prices where you'd expect (hope?) used vinyl would be. Today I bought a handful of records, all in terrific shape, sounding minty and not hard on the wallet. He clearly labels the records so you know if there's a scratch on track 1 and so forth - he puts in the work so you know what you're getting. He also has a room of unmarked "new arrivals" which makes for great treasure hunting - the way record shopping should be. I've purchased full vintage setups (including turntables) from Shawn for my daughters and everything has worked well and at fair prices - kinda like what you'd expect to pay a friend for his used gear. Recently, when a friend of mine wanted to unload over 600 records, I connected him with Shawn. My friend was very happy with how Shawn treated him after having been frustrated taking part of his collection to one of the big stores in the twin cities. Consider Shawn if you're looking to sell! 5 stars...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Twin City Smitty’s Vintage Audio, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The owner, Shawn, was not only incredibly friendly but also clearly passionate about vintage audio equipment. His enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and made the shopping experience both educational and enjoyable.

Shawn's prices are remarkably reasonable, which is a breath of fresh air in today's market. I initially visited the store to find replacement needles for two different record players. Not only did I find exactly what I needed for one of my players, but Shawn's knowledgeable guidance led me to discover some pretty cool speakers, which I couldn't resist taking home.

Whether you’re a seasoned audio enthusiast or just starting out, I highly recommend Twin City Smitty’s Vintage Audio. It’s a great place to find high-quality equipment at great prices, all with the help of a truly dedicated and friendly expert....

Recently my friends and I were in MN for the Frozen Four. We went on a record shop and vintage audio excursion and ended up at Twin City Smitty's. Cool place! We weren't sure what we were walking into with all the different rooms, but Smitty gave us a tour and explained the layout. He has a lot of gear, and I suppose if you had a request he would either have it or would know where you might be able to get it. The real treasure is the album and media selection. I ended up with 5 albums, four cassettes, and 12 CD's to add to my collection. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in the Twin...