Looks like nothing from the street but open the door and you now have access to Richard and his vast knowledge of stereo equipment. Nice guy and encyclopedic knowledge of audio equipment going back to 1973 when he started in the business, Add to that top end equipment and some pretty good discounts (I stumbled into a 1/2 off turntable) and you have kind of a unicorn experience in this world of Amazon/Best Buy commerce... read more

I've known the owner Rich for years. Upstanding, honest and very knowledgeable. He has never steered me wrong and takes the time to understand what I need, my budget and never puts pressure on me. I now live in California and while Maine is not close, I still buy my stereo equipment and get advice from Longplayer. Great experience. read more

Small and personal with an owner who's passionate about providing the best equipment that meets your budget and taste. Rich (the owner) is very easy to deal with and doesn't pressure you into a sale. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this shop. read more

Rich always goes the extra mile. Has a great instinct for problem solving and will try and save you money when he can. He has repaired units, sold new gear and in both cases stood by his work. recommended. read more

I've been doing business with Rich since 1984 and I would never go anywhere else. The "Audio Bug" bit him when he was 16 years of age and he never looked back. He is very personable and knowledgeable and I can always depend on him for good advice when purchasing new equipment. I have recommended him to many of my friends and all have thanked me for it. He is "The Best" !!!! read more

While vacationing in Maine I discovered this great little high end audio store and on several visits I enjoyed talking to the owner about all kinds of things regarding hifi (along with purchasing a few items.) I was (ironically as you will see) particularly in agreement with the owner's opinion of "customers" who visit brick & mortar stores, ask many questions of the proprietor and use his/her knowledge and valuable time to decide on a product only to then purchase the equipment from a big box online store. (In fact I tend towards buying locally because I concur with his view on this point and also understand the benefits of such a relationship from the customer's point of view.) As I said above, I was really happy to have found such a great place as they are truly hard to find now. Here's the irony Longplayer Stereo is in Brigeton Maine where I visit 1 week per year. I live 5 hours away. Longplayer Stereo's website states: "We are eager to obtain your business, but recommend supporting your local dealer. If you are unable to locate a dealer for specific products in your area we will be happy to serve you." There are several real (brick & mortar) dealers with internet presence that presumably share the same sentiments. I upgraded my turntable thru a dealer other than Longplayer (the purchase occurred not when I was in Maine.) It was a demo unit that I bought without a cartridge. Instead of just going online and buying a cartridge I called Longplayer to see what he had and if I could get one shipped to me. We talked for a bit and as he was in the middle of prepping an order for shipment (yes he is an online source that I am sure has sold goods decided on by folks who visited other stores and then turned to the internet) I fully intended to call him back to order a cartridge for rmy TT but things happen and I came into what I wanted at another dealer. Well. Today I got a call from the owner of Longplayer Stereo asking if I was the guy who was looking for a cartridge. I said yes but that in the interim of our last communication I had found the cartridge that I needed. This is where the conversation got rather edgy and the owner went off on me for wasting his time etc. and that people like me just use people like him.... including telling me I should have bought a cheaper TT from him that would have included a cartridge blah blah (wah wah) which I thought was completely uncalled for and rather unprofessional. I ended the phone call. Too bad, Longplayer seems to be a nice holdover from the good old days and, as I am planning the purchase some equipment ($$) in the near future they would be the logical place to go. That's not going to happen. read more