Tokyo Japan Hifi Shopping (Part 2): Audio Union

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  • Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
  • 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
    @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +1

    Please subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed this content ❤

  • @ewhibs
    @ewhibs Місяць тому +2

    Looks like heaven to me

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +2

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

  • @daveoc62
    @daveoc62 Місяць тому +1

    Very interesting. I enjoyed that.

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Thanks for subscribing

    • @jhulshof8252
      @jhulshof8252 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @robertmitchell6015
    @robertmitchell6015 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      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
      @sylvio1980 Місяць тому

      Are prices much lower compared to US ?

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      @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.

  • @Cats-N-Music
    @Cats-N-Music Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the encouragement 😁

  • @philippusviridi6527
    @philippusviridi6527 Місяць тому +1

    I would be like a kid in a candy store.

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

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

  • @user-js5sc6bp4r
    @user-js5sc6bp4r 19 днів тому

    👍 👌 🎉

  • @ragavanlalitha6975
    @ragavanlalitha6975 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤I love audio super sir

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      You are welcome. Thanks for subscribing ❤️

  • @roccobruno8027
    @roccobruno8027 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

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

  • @Johnny-Too-Bad
    @Johnny-Too-Bad Місяць тому +3

    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
      @stevelin2804 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @a.c.9495
    @a.c.9495 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      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

  • @WindomRettes
    @WindomRettes Місяць тому

    Love Japanese Women and their Hifi Stores!

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      😍 Thanks for subscribing.

  • @richardcarlow6146
    @richardcarlow6146 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing! Much appreciated 👍🏼

  • @gaville901
    @gaville901 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks for sharing. I’ve not seen them before

  • @user-ez3vj7xv5e
    @user-ez3vj7xv5e Місяць тому

    merci

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @drhikeda
    @drhikeda Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      No, they only sell for Japan domestic market

  • @jayem1826
    @jayem1826 Місяць тому

    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
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      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
    @bfgawade539 Місяць тому

    🙏🙏

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Thank you for subscribing. ❤️

  • @jayem1826
    @jayem1826 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

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

  • @MasterofPlay7
    @MasterofPlay7 Місяць тому +1

    So are you going smuggle an accuphase from Japan?

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      I wanted to bring everything home. 😭

    • @MasterofPlay7
      @MasterofPlay7 Місяць тому

      @@Hifihobby but the voltage is different

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      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
      @MasterofPlay7 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @ala8799
    @ala8799 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      😅

    • @clemmtec9506
      @clemmtec9506 Місяць тому

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

  • @kazuhironakata5572
    @kazuhironakata5572 29 днів тому

    videotaping allowed here?

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  29 днів тому

      Usually no. But they gave special permission

  • @djonathanprasetyo725
    @djonathanprasetyo725 Місяць тому

    价格不合理的旧货,即使转换成价格,甚至比新货还贵

  • @tonymckay6556
    @tonymckay6556 Місяць тому

    expensive entry level gears.

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

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

  • @a.d.sukumar3995
    @a.d.sukumar3995 Місяць тому

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

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

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

  • @chandimabodhinath1779
    @chandimabodhinath1779 Місяць тому +2

    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
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому +2

      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
      @chandimabodhinath1779 Місяць тому

      @@Hifihobby 🤫🤫🤫

    • @thekenthouse6428
      @thekenthouse6428 Місяць тому +2

      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
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your appreciation and feedback for improvement.

    • @chandimabodhinath1779
      @chandimabodhinath1779 Місяць тому

      @@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
    @user-st8sq2zn2m Місяць тому

    There is nothing in English waste of time

    • @Hifihobby
      @Hifihobby  Місяць тому

      Were you expecting something other than Japanese?