Came here for drinks. Tried the Bahn-Mi--delicious with a spicy kick. Recommend. Also tried Teacup…read moreMasala. It was okay. Not my fave. Loved this spot and the vibes. Will definitely be back. update: 3 months later. Came for trivia night. Had the "last word" drink which was okay. I also had the "tears of the kingdom" which was tasty. I'd have that one again. Also love that they were showing a movie. Like so cool. I was invested.

Unfortunately while passerby's visiting Napa would call this a cool/eclectic establishment due to…read moreits vinyl records and seemingly diverse music palate, myself and about 100+ people who attended a birthday party here in February experienced one of the worst handling of "large" crowds I've seen in my 20+ year History of the Bay Area music scene. As soon as we approached the venue, there was a long line of people waiting to get inside. We arrived a bit later (around 8pm), and the crowd had already started to fill the venue. Mind you, it's a decent sized venue but not a massive space -- enough to accommodate at minimum 100 and likely max of 200 while still staying within code. There were several people coming in and out of the door, where the GM and bouncer for the night , appeared extremely stressed due to the amount of people in line and inside. A woman, who happened to be the wife of the DJ, stepped out to make a phone call and when she attempted to get back inside, proceeded to get yelled at by the bouncer saying she needed to go to the back of the line and wait like everyone else. The woman attempted to tell the bouncer her husband, who was the guest DJ for the night and is a historical, world renowned DJ (again using big names to draw crowds, and appropriating vinyl culture, but not respecting the very people in attendance), needed to tell him she'd be outside and would sit in the car. The GM started to yell and disrespect the DJs wife, and she ended up staying outside. Apparently this GM and venue are not used to larger crowds, and she essentially cracked under pressure. She went on to tell us the capacity was 67, and that they "were already at 200", which is a lie because there was a ton of space between people inside the venue (we have photos to prove it). She kept yelling and pushing people back. Girlfriend, this was not a Vegas club night. This crowd is 40+ (age) crowd, so it's not like people were out of control and acting debaucherous -- everyone was respecting the rules. If you couldn't handle the crowd, which btw you agreed prior to the 80-100 people expected for the party, then why was it such a hassle for your venue to handle the capacity. You knew a larger crowd was expected that night, it's your responsibility as a business owner to adequately staff the bar, door, etc. Yes; we needed to respect the door and the rules -- and everyone did. I won't get into further detail, but a physical altercation took place after the woman tried to return a second time (to again get her husband and tell him what was going on given she was being harassed at the door), putting hands on her in the process. Just completely out of line. Overall, this venue wants to appropriate the music and DJ culture, yet when the actual music and DJ community show up, there is no respect. Let alone for loyal patrons who have frequented your business and brought tons of revenue to the bar that night (which btw was extremely slow). Don't fall for the dog and pony show here. Go somewhere else that touts respects for their patrons, and for all walks of life -- not just the pretentious kind.

What a quaint bookstore with so many hidden gems amidst the rolling bookshelves. I could've spent…read morehours here meandering through the chosen knick knacks, sipping on a soy milk latte from their cafe, and burying myself in a fable or two. We hauled back some used and new books that I can't wait to open up and read. What a lovely find for my family and I! Can't wait to be back.

A close friend of mine who is a Napa native recommended this locally owned bookstore. It's in a new…read morebuilding at the end of the cute downtown. It has mostly new books and some great quality used books. To the left of the cafe is a huge children's section that includes a great Spanish selection. My kid & I sat down on the cozy rug and chair to read and picked our favorites to buy. We were never rushed out which I appreciated. My husband found several books and they had a great selection of gifts and unique finds. The staff were super friendly and I saw one helping a young adult find a book. They have a gender neutral restroom in the kids section. There are some small tables and a few chairs inside and outside. I look forward to coming back next time I am in Napa!

Large antique store in Napa. Wide variety of items and vendors. Lots to choose from. Definite worth…read morea visit.

this antique shop in Napa has it all: from accessories, souvenirs, magazines, and historic items…read morefor sale. there is value in many things, and service is good

Came by the Cordelia Junction Antique store and Spinning Threads Records has its own little booth…read morehere. It has quite the selection of Vinyl which I really liked. All the records had plastic to protect them and while they have mostly older records they did have some fairly newer ones (I picked up a cool A$AP Rocky album). I saw a few different one's I liked and the pricing for these are very fair. I am already planning on going back to pick up a few more!

I have come by Spinning Threads about every other week (for about 6 months now). I mostly browse…read morearound. I've bought about 6 records from here and each one has been of excellent quality (anything not in the $5 bargain bin that I've seen is VG+). Great quality records are abundant. Plus, if you like the Facebook page, you get updates on all the new product, plus can see that the owner takes really good care of the records (busting out the spin clean!). While every business needs to make money, I get the impression that this is an owner who genuinely cares about the product they put out. Also, the prices are very fair. I've gotten records that are around or below the prices on Discogs (before shipping). The space is small and intimate, but very organized. You can get a good look at all the product in 15 minutes or at your own leisure. It's a very comfortable environment, and I plan on being a repeat customer.

Great selection for both men and women! Definitely check them out! 10/10 recommend!!!read more

Beautiful pieces but it seemed like they were all damaged. Lots of pieces with sun damage, pretty…read moredisappointing to see the lack of care and the pricing does not match one bit. A little restoration could actually go a long way. Asking $325 for pants that need mending when you could probably find the same ones at the thrift store. There's really great videos on YouTube where you could learn how to mend. Then maybe some of the pricing would make a little sense.

I would highly recommend Knight Sounds Entertainment for any large or small events needs. Carlos,…read moreRalph and their team I worked with was wonderful! Very professional, kind, and they well prepared on our 200+ peoples event. Set up all audio, video system with a quick turnaround time as well. Ralph so pro, was extreme flexible and listened to exactly what we wanted and the finished perform beat our expectations. I'm so glad I chose Knight Sounds Entertainment.

Great people, great music!! Very reliable and the music is always great. Very easy to communicate…read morewith and literally have everything you need.

Short version: 5…read morestars. Best of class in San Francisco for people who love music. Go there for good gear selection, good conditions to try stuff, honest expert opinions (that will challenge you), and professional service. Long version: I have been shopping at the San Francisco location for close to a decade now. Over that period, I bought three or four pairs of headsets, a turntable, and a tube amplifier, along with a set of random accessories. So, presumably, somewhere under $10k total. I am not rich by any standard, and every purchase usually takes me months, sometimes years before I make a decision. I have also, during that period, bought equipment from other shops as well (specifically a number of DACs that they do not carry), and sometimes online. On the "issues" side, I brought back my amp and they got it serviced for free, working with the company (something was defective with the power unit). I also had to replace the cartridge of my turntable (broken by a (now) former friend), and they got me a good discount on the replacement. Every time, this was handled seriously and professionally. What I like with Music Lovers: - I never feel pressured to buy anything - they let me hang out in the store for extended headsets listening sessions (yes, you have to show that you are serious about this, not just passing by) - when asking ahead of time, they will setup a listening room for me with a reproduction of my existing system for a test session (just that is gold) - they know what they are talking about - they are not afraid of having opinions and sharing them - not (too much) audiophile bullshit - their brand selection is satisfying - you can score good deals on pre-owned, demo units, or previous-gen - they are responsive Now, reading some of the negative reviews, I thought I would add a few words to help people make the best of it - or decide it is not for them. The most recurring complaint is that "they are arrogant", "customer service is disrespectful". Yeah well, this is audiophile territory. People in this are driven by passion before anything else. So, what do you want exactly? Passion, but without passion? Yes, they will dish out on gear WX, or push gear YZ, or might look down on you if you claim that your gimmicky Wirecutter-recommended-gizmo is awesome. Deal with it. Drop the entitled American customer attitude. Just because you have money does not make your every dumb view worthy of respect. If you can't tell the difference between an honest opinion and "bad" customer service, then you should go to Walmart. "Talking down to you" and out of your shitty takes is them doing you a big service, instead of sucking up to you and selling you whatever overpriced cool-aid. No one is forcing you to agree with their opinions, or get passionate yourself. Just take these in for what they are (informed, expert views), do some side reading and research, develop your ear, and test yourself to figure out what is good for you. Agree with what you can confirm. Then ignore the rest. Simple. At the end of the day, this is not so much about their attitude than it is about yours: are you in it to find gear that you objectively like? or for the "shopping experience", to have people polish that oversized ego, hypnotizing you into buying the latest over-hyped idiocy? Loving music is very much like loving wine. It is hard. Nothing is obvious at first. It is exclusive. It's about honesty, and developing that ability to focus on intrinsic qualities rather than whatever a gullible market say is good. It takes a lifetime of commitment to developing that organ. So, do you expect reverent staff feeding you, ad-nauseam, that disgusting, sticker-buyer $500 Napa Chardonnay? Or do you want to learn something about wine and get to experience that Chablis Grand-Cru? Have fun, music lover :-).

I've had great experiences at both the San Francisco and Berkeley Music Lovers locations…read more Everything I said about Berkeley is true for San Francisco. Additionally for San Francisco they have Spencer. Spencer has been the most knowledgeable, helpful, and patient person I've ever worked with at any store. Every time I've come into the store over the years with an idea about what I want to try out he sets it up, alongside some (generally much better) alternatives. Not better as in more expensive, better as in something I will personally enjoy more. He can do that because he cares and he listens. I've never felt pressured to buy something beyond my stated price range, and I've never felt like I was judged for not wanting to buy the most expensive things. He showed me Ayre Acoustics and I've totally fallen in love with their products. Paired with Sonus Faber is sublime. I've really enjoyed all the Paradigm Founder series speakers I bought from them, as well as the Anthem home theater processors. There are also often great deals on pre-owned products from their customers who've traded up. All of those are almost brand new quality. Everyone I've worked with at Music Lovers has been great, but Spencer has been especially great. I recommend this store to everyone I talk to who wants to buy any hifi products in San Francisco

May of 2020: I had a '70s turntable that was in storage. When I took it out, some little gremlins…read moregot in it and it wouldn't work. I emailed Lavish about getting it repaired; it had been repaired by another shop 2x. Next day, I decided I wouldn't beat a dead horse to death. I was talking to Steven and I wound up getting the Rega Planar3 turntables. 1 for the stereo setup and 1 for a dedicated phono section of a home theatre. Steven meticulously installed my cartridges and set everything up so all I had was plug and play. If you buy a turntable, it is best to buy from a brick and mortar place. If you buy online, you would be sent a a turntable to set up yourself. I forgot to say, you have to make an appointment because of this Wuhan virus. We made the deal with proper social distancing.

Amazing place for records and music enjoyment with different rooms for reviewing HiFi…read more If you have an old record player they will give you a free evaluation on course of action on repair or point you in the right direction to go. Great place for hosting an event.

I stopped in Curtis on upgrading my system and Jacob was an absolute gem of knowledge! He took me…read morethrough multiple listening rooms and let me try some incredible speakers and we talked room design and musical instruments, the kind people at Music Lovers Audio are there for your audio questions and upgrades

The Zero Hero Strikes Out Again... My purchase in 1995 came…read moreto just under $23,000 and with inflation this system would have cost of $53,000 today. Both numbers represent an amount that is close to the average gross income in The States. The issues that I had with Graham persist to this day and over a $500.00 screw up for auxiliary speakers that were charged and never delivered. Did anyone verify from MLA? Who knows, doubtful. The Sonus Faber speakers that I selected needed new grill material. My wife was kind enough to contact the SF location and she was told that Sonus Faber would be happy to send new grills at no charge. SF contacted Graham and guess what? After seven months nothing. I called the distributor and asked if grills could be sent and if Graham ever placed an order for me. Yes on the first and just like Graham, no order was made. This type of behavior contradicts the policy and/or credo of Music Lovers. On the inter web: https://www.musicloversaudio.com/about-music-lovers Graham doesn't live up to the long-term/lifetime relationship.