1324 West Devon, (773) 856-3472 audioarchaeology.com
Audio Archaeology is a real hole in the wall. Located in the unassuming corner of Devon and Wayner, this store is the one-man show run by John Arnsdorff, the Nebraska native who has spent a lifetime collecting and taking apart audio systems. More than just a humble vinyl getaway, Audio Archaeology offers a unique and rare selection of vintage audio consoles that Arnsdorff has refurbished and modernized (some are even Bluetooth compatible). Nearly everything in the store is for sale—from the retro furniture to the handmade “pop-top” bracelets. Check out the art exhibit Haus of Radar, a mixed media project by Sean Welker, while you’re there. (Jenzo DuQue)
Updated June 2014
