Tokyo Japan Hifi Shopping (Part 2): Audio Union

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Ай бұрын

This is part 2 of the Tokyo Hifi Shopping series.
Audio Union is the largest specialty hifi chain in Japan with seven outlets. I visited their main outlet in Ochanomizu.
They carry new and used gear including Accuphase, Luxman, Esoteric, TAD, McIntosh, Bowers & Wilkins, KEF, Magico, Sonus Faber, Marantz, Denon and lots more.
Tokyo Hi-fi Shopping Series Playlist:
Part 1: KEF Music Gallery, Tokyo
• KEF Music Gallery, Tok...
Part 3: Dynamic Audio, Tereon and Hi-Fi Do
• Tokyo Japan Hifi Shopp...
Part 4: Yodabashi Camera Akihabara:
Part 5: Disc Union, Hard Off, Dug Jazz Bar & Bic Camera
• Tokyo Japan Hifi Shopp...
Part 6: Biggest and Best Earphone Headphone Store in Japan! E-Earphone Akihabara
• Tokyo Japan Hifi Shopp...
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@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Please subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed this content ❤

@ewhibs Ай бұрын

Looks like heaven to me

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Hopefully my video gave you a good feel of it😁 Thanks for subscribing ❤️

@robertmitchell6015 Ай бұрын

I have never seen so much Hi Fi and accessories in on shop very impressive

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Audio Union is a must stop if you are an in Tokyo. The shop I feature in my next video have more floors and even higher end gear. Subscribe and you will be notified when its released

@sylvio1980 Ай бұрын

Are prices much lower compared to US ?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

@sylvio1980 For the Japanese made items, generally yes. For non Japanese brands it varies due to pricing strategies, exchange rates so it’s best to check.

@user-js5sc6bp4r 20 күн бұрын

👍 👌 🎉

@daveoc62 Ай бұрын

Very interesting. I enjoyed that.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing

@jhulshof8252 Ай бұрын

Ik ook top , kan het ook in Nederland. Heb genoten wat ik gezien ..

@Cats-N-Music Ай бұрын

Phasemation does great tube amps and Dela is the domestic name for Melco. Thanks for the video, it was entertaining to watch.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement 😁

@ragavanlalitha6975 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤I love audio super sir

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for subscribing ❤️

@philippusviridi6527 Ай бұрын

I would be like a kid in a candy store.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Check out my other videos in the playlist for more “candy” stores 😄

@roccobruno8027 Ай бұрын

All the used gear...it's sublime!

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Yes especially those lovely Japanese gear 😍 There’s more to come in other shops on my upcoming video. Subscribe and stay tuned!

@a.c.9495 Ай бұрын

Shocking amount of quality gears. I would spend the whole day in there….sadly no proper listening room though

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. There is a listening room on level 3 (10:30 onwards) where I had a nice time comparing B&W, Sonus Faber, TAD and KEF speakers

@richardcarlow6146 Ай бұрын

The Dela brand is making network switches and music library/servers. It's Melco in overseas markets.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Much appreciated 👍🏼

@WindomRettes Ай бұрын

Love Japanese Women and their Hifi Stores!

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

😍 Thanks for subscribing.

@Johnny-Too-Bad Ай бұрын

I love how you're shooting a video while there are no phone or camera signs posted on the shelves. You got permission first right?

@stevelin2804 Ай бұрын

You should see Part 3. He was asked to stop filming in another shop. What a scene.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Audio Union was kind enough to let me video, they plan to use it for their website blog as well.

@gaville901 Ай бұрын

The first set of speakers at the entrance were the Bose 77

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’ve not seen them before

@user-ez3vj7xv5e Ай бұрын

merci

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

@drhikeda Ай бұрын

Can these stores get 120V US version audio equipment if special ordered?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

No, they only sell for Japan domestic market

@jayem1826 Ай бұрын

Been to Audio Union in Hon-Atsugi-Atsugi, Sagamihara, Machida and Shibuya/Shinjuku. Was able to buy/pay and return after 7 days. Depending on the shop was treated well to poorly.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

I’ve been to the one in Shinjuku and it’s much smaller than the Ochanomizu store. Which was your fav store among those that you visited?

@bfgawade539 Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. ❤️

@jayem1826 Ай бұрын

If you think the prices are high, remember, so is the rent. It’s JAPAN!

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

With Yen at current low rates, there no better time to buy

@MasterofPlay7 Ай бұрын

So are you going smuggle an accuphase from Japan?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

I wanted to bring everything home. 😭

@MasterofPlay7 Ай бұрын

@@Hifihobby but the voltage is different

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Well if you don’t mind then step down transformer is available. There are really good quality ones in Akihabara, I will share in a later video where to find them.

@MasterofPlay7 Ай бұрын

@@Hifihobby but will the step down degrade the sound?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Adding something to the power supply chain can have some effect of course but whether it’s audible is another thing.

@djonathanprasetyo725 Ай бұрын

价格不合理的旧货，即使转换成价格，甚至比新货还贵

@kazuhironakata5572 Ай бұрын

videotaping allowed here?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Usually no. But they gave special permission

@ala8799 Ай бұрын

такое впечатление что все дизайнеры аппаратуры вымерли в 80х годах прошлого века. Печаль...

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

😅

@clemmtec9506 Ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing last week, before I saw this.

@tonymckay6556 Ай бұрын

expensive entry level gears.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

The huge used selection will be a great option if you can’t afford new.

@a.d.sukumar3995 Ай бұрын

I am from india..can i get shop's contact no?

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

You can email them (contact in their website). Please note they don’t send overseas

@chandimabodhinath1779 Ай бұрын

Disappointed. Most of the time only heard you whispering and did not know what I was looking at. A great video but It was like watching a silent movie.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

I was filming as discretely as possible to not disturb the shop. It’s also considered rude in Japan to speak loudly in public.

@chandimabodhinath1779 Ай бұрын

@@Hifihobby 🤫🤫🤫

@thekenthouse6428 Ай бұрын

You're not even supposed to take photos or record on their premises and get complaining that the voiceover's subpar? Be lucky to enjoy the footage that he was able to sneak out.

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Thanks for your appreciation and feedback for improvement.

@chandimabodhinath1779 Ай бұрын

@@thekenthouse6428 This should have been stated at the beginning of the video so we would know. Pretty simple isn't it. We were not born in Japan. 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

@user-st8sq2zn2m Ай бұрын

There is nothing in English waste of time

@Hifihobby Ай бұрын

Were you expecting something other than Japanese?