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Stereo equipment and vinyl records from yesterday and today.

06/13/2026

This is how Jazz is Made (Rob plays a mean volume k**b)

06/10/2026

200,000.

Honestly, we never set out to hit a number. We set out to talk about old hi-fi gear with anyone who'd listen — and somehow 200,000 of you decided to listen.

This channel exists because of the people in the comments debating turntable setups at midnight and everyone who's ever shared a video with a friend and said "you need to see this."

Skylabs is ten years old this year. 200K feels like the right way to mark it.

Thank you. Genuinely. Now let's keep going — there's a lot more hi-fi history left to dig up. 🎙️

06/03/2026

We are having the most wild and chaotic week, but in the best way! We are extremely excited for our newly updated, completely overhauled website to have gone live.
On top of that, we can't wait to share time and space on Saturday at our 10th Anniversary edition Listening Event. Looking forward to seeing all the familiar smiles, and meeting all the newcomers! We will be displaying various different brands in unique configurations, doing some fun Blind A-B tests, reps will be available for questions. We are also amped to have Ed aka "Old Guy Hifi" hanging out with us for the day.
Heck, There might even be some goody bags and door prize giveaways!?!

10am-3pm guaranteed, possibly later depending how the day goes.
We really anticipate this being a day 10 years in the making. Come hang out!

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05/29/2026

What's the best soundtrack for a bad movie?"

It's Format Friday! Today we're talking about times where a movies soundtrack was the most redeeming quality it had going. It's fascinating when a film fails to land its story or visuals, yet the soundtrack becomes a cultural touchstone. It makes you wonder—can a soundtrack actually "save" a bad movie experience? Or does it just make the disappointment more melodic?

What’s your pick for the best soundtrack tied to a "so-bad-it’s-good" film?

05/22/2026

What's your go-to holiday weekend records?

Something about spring/summer on a porch listening to Exile on Main Street and Creedence. It's been a ritual of mine for years.

Hope to see a lot of you at the upcoming 10th Anniversary Listening Party on June, 6th!

Have an excellent Memorial Day weekend!

05/15/2026

Who had the most memorable closeup headshot as an album cover?
Whether it was a closeup of the artist/s, or a random person / character, there have been a lot of iterations of the closeup album cover over the years.
Which was your favorite?

05/14/2026

Lots of super clean vinyl filling the bins today! Open 10am to 5pm.

05/12/2026

🎉 Skylabs Audio is turning 10 — and we want to celebrate with YOU.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6th — we're hosting our 10th Anniversary Listening Event right here at Skylabs Audio, and it's going to be a day worth clearing your schedule for.
We've brought in brand representatives from five of the most respected names in high-fidelity audio. These aren't just product displays — these are live, hands-on demos with the actual people who know the gear inside and out. Ask the hard questions. Hear the difference for yourself.
Featuring:
🎵 Thorens — Legendary Swiss turntable craftsmanship
🔊 Wharfedale — Iconic British loudspeakers
🎛️ Leak Audio — Vintage aesthetics, modern engineering
📡 Eversolo — The DAC/streamer everyone is talking about
🔇 IsoAcoustics — The isolation demo that will blow your mind
What to expect:
✅ Live flagship gear demos all day
✅ Giveaways throughout — must be present to win
✅ Exclusive in-store deals
✅ Possible first look at unreleased gear
✅ Free to attend — bring a friend!
Follow us so you don't miss a thing.
📍 Skylabs Audio
🗓️ Saturday, June 6th
🔗 skylabsaudio.com

05/08/2026

Memorial Day Weekend Sale — Advance Paris at Skylabs Audio
We're celebrating Memorial Day with some of the best deals we've ever offered on Advance Paris amplifiers. If you've been on the fence about upgrading your system, this is the weekend to do it.
Here's what's on sale right now:
🔥 $500 off — MyConnect 250, A12 Classic, or A10 Classic
These are flagship-level integrated amplifiers. The A12 Classic alone features dual VU meters, glowing tubes, and enough power to fill any room with stunning sound.
🔥 $200 off — X-i75 Classic
A seriously capable integrated amp at an even more accessible price point.
🎁 Free X-FTB02 — with any APEX Integrated Amplifier purchase
A great bonus for anyone stepping into the APEX lineup.
These are limited-time Memorial Day prices — once the weekend is over, they're gone. Head to skylabsaudio.com or DM us to learn more. We're happy to help you find the right fit for your system. 🔊

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05/06/2026

🔊 Are 90s Flagship Receivers Next?

The market is speaking — and it's getting louder.

This Pioneer VSX-D1S just sold on eBay for $344 to $700. A few years ago? You could grab one of these for $50 at a thrift store.

Flagship receivers from the 90s are quietly creeping up in price, and we think we know why. Monster power, great phono stages, and that unmistakable late-era Japanese engineering — people are rediscovering what they missed.

But here's the question we want to throw to the community 👇

Do you think 90s flagships will ever hit the insane prices we're seeing with 70s silver-faced receivers? Or is this just a blip?

Drop your take below. We love a good debate. 🎙️

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