Spencer runs his business in an ethical manner; how refreshing. What a concept - good communication and "doing the right thing"... because it's the right thing to do! Offered me a return for a full refund on an item that things didn't work out on...even though "stated policy" on eBay was "no returns". RESPECT read more

I really like this unique concept of turntables and outdoor gear. It's a really good idea and I always see customers in the store. Finding quality turntables in Seattle is hard. Even many record stores don't seem to carry them as much unless you go to Seattle records or inner vision. Spencer, the owner has a niche on the market. It used to be that the Dearborn Goodwill, some pawn shops that weren't sketch, and various record shops had some lp120's or technique 1200's. These days I just see cheap Crosley's for sale at Barnes and Noble. The selection of vinyl is good and prices are solid. The expertise is great and it reminds me of Hawthorne Stereo. I love the big selection of outdoor gear also and the prices are good for new and used. I enjoy shopping here and I'm glad it's part of the Lake City community. seem dated and overpriced, goodwill is often junky with quality, Hawthorne is great but can get pricy, the Ave which used to carry a lot of turntables in the early 00's scaled back. I read more

Another of Seattle's hidden GEMS!!! From the moment you walk in you feel this is a passion driven business and there in it to do the right thing. Every person I spoke with was knowledgeable and beyond helpful!! New Years day with plenty of customers in the store Dave took the time to hook up a receiver I had brought in for test (dead) and then pivot to identifying what would be a good fit for my space. Long of the short, I walk in with a receiver I end up leaving for service and I return home with a new (to me:) receiver in just a few short hours... Turntable & Trails you've won this Captain!! Fabulous experience in customer service!! Thanx much!! Scott read more

They have the goods and although I am familiar with the hifidelity products I note that the hiking gear is also extensive. No one really chats with me at all when I am there and mostly "pretend to be busy." I've almost purchased a few times but when I got the item in hand I ask a question and no one bothers to answer. I was not able to get the attention of staff even when I started in about specifics. Petty beurgiuos buyers ignoring customers. They don't offer any repair parts so it's definitely not for a hobbyist. The item I wanted had no price tag so I left. I am familiar with many of the products. Most of the clerks are deaf from listening to loud music! One thing they do say often is "you can go down the street and buy that at Fred Meyer" I don't understand why they said this? What is the point? It's a used product store. Why direct people to the supermarket and away from buying used? I am a hobbyist repair person and I was interested in trying a new sport. read more

I was so excited to get my first record after I got a record player for my birthday. I went into the store on a break from work with a friend and had my lunch in my hand. The owner had a golden retriever who immediately came up to me and my friend. The owner, or whoever it was behind the desk said "oh he's a bad dog and will steal your food" as the dog tried to jump up on me. He did not make any attempt to curb the dog or bring the dog behind the desk so I could peruse the store. As someone who has had dogs that were better trained, this was unacceptable. I pointedly left quickly and went to the record store across the street where I had a much better experience. read more

Educated! Why? My old amp did not have the umpf to push good thru my speakers. Bought a Sony power amp and a WIIM streamer as my preamp. I am so happy. Yes they have a ton of old turntables, amps I really love just viewing the store read more

Going to Turntables and Trails was one of the best decisions I've made in awhile. A couple of people had recommended that I go there when I was ready to get a record player. When I walked in, I had only a vague idea of what I wanted. Dave went through the decision with me thoroughly and patiently, demonstrating several sets of speakers to make sure that I liked what I heard before I made the purchase. When I left, I felt very comfortable about the choices I had made and extremely excited to go home and set everything up. Everything sounded great, except there was a slight, repeating soft pop that was only audible when no music was playing. When I called, they encouraged me to bring back the used receiver I had bought. Of course, there was no pop when they plugged it in at the store. But Spencer was so great about swapping it out for something else--a slightly more expensive receiver, and he didn't even charge me the difference! When I brought it home, the issue was resolved. It is so rare anymore to get this level of customer service--they were so patient and kind throughout. As a little bonus, they have a dog that hangs out at the store who is as nice as can be. Now I have an amazing sounding new setup. I feel better than ever about the guidance I was given, and so happy with the results every time I give a listen. Big thanks to Dave and Spencer! I couldn't recommend this store more highly. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. read more

What a great shop! This place exudes vintage charm and modern amenities. They have a wonderful selection of record players and speakers, LEGOs and children's toys/games, as well as new bags, water bottles and more. The owners are friendly and welcoming, the resident dog eager to say hi and bring patrons things to buy. Highly recommend! read more

Very knowledgeable. They definitely enjoy what they do. And the people are very patient, ready and willing to answer any and all questions know mater how many you ask. read more

We haven't had a stereo system in 30 years so we knew we would need personalized help to make this 'could be complicated' purchase. Thanks to posted yelp reviews we headed to this little shop and it met our needs perfectly. We described our wish for a solid system that would fit together easily and sound great at a price we could afford. The salesman put together a receiver, speakers, and a turntable and went through all the connections so we'd be able to assemble it at home. He had a few suggestions for which upgrades would be good values. So appreciate the advice! I'd come here again in a blink for the service . Big box stores don't begin to do as well. Plus, it's a nifty kind of old school store that is very fun to poke around in. 5 stars all day long! read more

The Homie was expanding his vinyl music collection, but sad that he had no decent turntable and speakers to use. Other systems at home were just inaccessible at the time. And who wants to be stuck during the pandemic without music?! Did a handy Yelp search and found Turntables &Trails. Unique indie business that showcased the owners love of music and the outdoors with the gear and merch available in this small shop. Great variety and knowledgeable staff. From two visits on 3/15/20 and 7/18/20, a turntable and speakers, respectively, were purchased. Long overdue Yelp post. Turntables & Trails - highly recommended! read more

Love this shop so much! The staff is really knowledgeable, the record choices are awesome, and the quality of sound systems and hiking gear is incredible and affordable. Definitely suggest checking this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just a great, community-minded addition to our neighborhood. These folks are down-to-Earth, passionate, kind, and knowledgeable. And quality outdoor goods at great value! Check them out! read more

I took my old Pioneer turntable in to see why I wasn't getting any audio. They took a look at it and quickly diagnosed the problem. 1) no needle and 2) apparently newer amplifiers don't have a phono input- mine only had an audio in. So they recommended a preamp and it works great. They are professional, courteous and very informative. I'm so very glad I found this resource. read more

I love this place in every way. Awesome audio equipment. Good prices on media of all types. Awesome repair services. Love the staff too. I don't like hiking but if that's your thing I bet it's awesome too. read more

Great service. Staff really helpful. Great to recycle classic audio equipment! Got a great old Thorens Turntable, reminds me of the 70. Thanks boys read more

As I said to my wife, giddy on the drive home, "I haven't had this feeling about music since I got my first MP3 player in 2000." We were gifted an old record-player "that needed some work" for Christmas, having never used or owned one before. We were beyond green in what it would take to get actual music to come out of it, so I peppered Seattle record stores asking for somewhere I could bring the turntable, and be taught how to analyze it, work it, and repair it on my own. Nearly all responses were duds - except Spencer - who told me to come by any weekday to take a look. We were in Spencer's shop the next evening, and he had a near laser-like focus on welcoming us to the world of vinyl. At the end of the night, we would only turn out to be $200 customers, but the price-tag was beyond Spencer - he stayed open an hour later to warmly, genuinely, and patiently walk us through the world of record players - never rolling his eyes or mocking us for our ignorance, but sharing his love of music and the engineering that goes into this hardware. We learned so much in two hours, felt confident in how to inspect our equipment for service, and how to use it. Our house has been filled with rich music for the last 12 hours to the tunes of Supertramp, the Four Seasons, Miles Davis, and now Tchaikovsky while I write this. Spencer never tried to up-sell us, make us feel uneducated (although we were) in our lack of knowledge, or bind us to his store/equipment (30-day return policy, still in touch via email on Q&A, and recommended record stores around Seattle for particular types of music). I couldn't have asked for a better educational session and introduction to this soon-to-be-hobby, or for a better way to start off our New Year - filling our home with beautiful, newly-discovered music. Thank you Spencer! read more

Turntables & Trails - Spencer hooked our turntable, with sweet rock from Led Zeppelin, to different speakers so we could hear how the sound quality changed. - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent and very knowledgeable and skilled at his craft! Highly recommend Very fair prices read more

Review in the Time of Covid: This business is responsive by email, answered questions, and was very helpful. The person I talked to let me know the business was busier on the weekends, so I came early during the week. I was the only one in the shop, the person working was masked, and we were able to keep distance, even in the small shop. I got two old pieces of equipment (stereo receiver and turntable) looked at and had the contacts cleaned, bought a couple of speakers, and left extremely happy. Everything was reasonably priced, and the person working was helpful and informative. I will not hesitate to go back for my classic audio needs. read more

If you're old and remember when everyone in your dorm had the best quality stereo equipment they could afford, you'll love browsing in Turntables & Trails. And I just got an electrical problem in my receiver fixed for a fraction of what I thought it would cost. These guys make you feel good about listening to music. read more

This place is great! I came in with a stereo speaker setup problem I was trying to solve with a new (to me) receiver. I didn't know how it all worked and they explained it, and showed me a bunch of reasonably priced used ones and recommended a few, I got one and they gave me some advice for setting it up. Now my stereo and system sound great! And they have good records too, I got some nice used ones. read more

Honestly, what a great store! Needed an upgrade for my turntable and Spencer and I talked for a long time because his knowledge is impressive. New and used options, and he won't push you into something that isn't right for you. Pricing is great, availability is great, and Spencer is great. No doubt if you're looking to upgrade, talk with Spencer. read more

Cheap, great staff, and amazinggg collection of cool products!

Rent, buy & sell! Audiophiles, wilderness enthusiasts, and video game geeks will have much to enjoy upon a visit to the Greenwood local shop Turntables and Trails. I discovered them via a Craigslist item I had been on the hunt for. I found an amazing deal on high-end crampons for mountaineering, and I intend on dropping in more often to see what other deals await at this gem of a place. Free outside street parking, open 12-6 most days, see their website for more of their gear updates. read more

Turntables & Trails - Storm trooper infantry and GBA games bottom left. Super clean crampons bottom right. - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have visited turntables and trails numerous times and time after time let me tell you this place is amazing! The owner, Spencer, who works there most days is a great person and a true master of his crafts. Being a novice to the audio equipment industry, going into a new environment can be intimidating, but Spencer makes you feel right at home. He knows basically everything about all of his gear and knows how to get you the set - up that will work best for you AND your budget. He is also just genuinely fun to talk to. Overall, a gem of Seattle, make your way out to Turntables & Trails and you won't regret it! read more

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Awesome experience. I've wanted to start collecting records and didn't know where to start in terms of a record player. I was recommended this place and drove all the way from Snoqualmie to check it out. I explained my situation and the owner walked me through everything, all the options, trade offs of different price points etc. he got us set up with an awesome turntable and speakers that will give us the option to upgrade as we get more familiar with the gear and what we like. Will absolutely be back and will be recommending to anyone I know! read more

I brought in an old turntable I had tried to fix myself. Spencer immediately took to checking it out and debugged through a bunch of options with me in the shop. He was clearly as curious as I was when I first picked it up. I had found one problem, but he showed me a few others to look for. He even proceeded to clean up the base unit and trouble shoot that too never asking to make this a paid investigation. I had a great hour and a half hanging out and trying out some used speakers on the system I brought in and a few in the store. Ended up with a much better understabding of old turn tables, new things I can fix on the unit myself, and a good set of speakers for my apartment. Can't thank you enough for the knowledge and opinion! read more

Great place to get vintage stereo equipment. Unique to find such a gem of a store still in Seattle. The owner was super nice and helped me purchase my dream system. He was informed and willing to share all his knowledge. He supplied me with all the necessary wiring for hooking up the equipment once I got it home. My system sounds amazing and looks marvelous. I highly recommend this shop if you like vintage stereo systems that sound great and like to support a local businesses. read more

Really, really helpful guy (forget his name) - I went in with little knowledge of the vintage equipment I was looking at aside from the Internet research I've done, and he helped step me through some of the things to look for and considerations. Everything looked cleaned up - no dusty garage sale stuff with a mark-up. He even hooked up three different receivers for me to listen to, with never a sales push. I'm in the market for a nice vintage receiver and will definitely stop by to check his stock. read more

Incredibly accommodating. The store could have sold us a part for $80 but said one for $40 would work just as well--as it did. Then when we had trouble setting up the system came out to car with the system in the back end and hooked it up for us, ready to carry into the house and plug in. All the time so pleasant! read more

Walked in the other day looking for used records, and happened to ask Spencer, the owner, "You wouldn't happen to have any of the original large Advent speakers?" Amazingly, he did--and at a killer price that immediately caused me to do a Heimlich Maneuver on my wallet. The Advents are now smiling at me from across the living room where they've been pouring out crisp, delicious sounds of Bruce Hornsby, Hank Williams, Jackson Browne and Nat King Cole. Pssssst: Me thinks Turntables and Trails is the best-kept secret of affordable used stereo in Seattle. read more

I love this store! There is a wide variety of merchandise and Spencer has such detailed knowledge of it all. Everything including LEGOs, games, bikes, outdoor gear, and endless variety of audio equipment. A great intimate store where customer service is #1, I promise I'm coming back! read more

Turntables & Trails - There is so much variety and Spencer is knowledgeable about it all! There is merchandise for all ages. - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Turntables & Trails is a fantastic store. A great place to sell vintage and used audio gear. Spencer is incredibly knowledgeable and provided me with an honest and generous offer. This is the kind of business that makes Seattle special. Full of character, integrity, and wonderful customer service. Speakers and turntables abound, along with outdoor gear, records, video games, even a lego bin! Highly recommended. read more

This person is the nicest ever. I went in with a pair of speakers to see if I would rather buy a pair that were compatible with the record player I was on my way to purchase, or to buy a different record table at this shop that was compatible with the speakers I had on me. Instead of him convincing me to buy either component from the shop, he helped me convert the speaker wire to be compatible with the record player I was on my way to buy at a minimal cost. When my budget allows it, I will definitely be coming back to Turntables and Trails for an upgrade, I wouldn't go anywhere else in the greater Seattle area. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at T&T. The owner Spencer is extremely helpful and a really nice guy. I brought in a receiver that needed repair. He was honest, explained everything and gave me the feeling of small business vibes you don't get anymore. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for retro quality vintage equipment. They also have some great records and hiking gear! read more

Came in interested in getting into my first vintage turntable. Theo spent 2 hours walking me through how everything works, what you want to look for in a turntable, receiver and speakers. He helped me understand how everything is set up. Once I narrowed down the equipment I wanted he took the time to hook everything up to ensure it worked and sounded good. His attitude and overall customer service has locked me in as a returning customer for the future. read more

This place is great. Took a vintage turntable in for a new needle and other maintenance today. I expected to drop it off and come back for it in a couple of weeks but Spencer troubleshot the issue on the spot and fixed it while we chatted. Super friendly guy and he got me all fixed up for a great price. He has some rad vintage electronics in there too. read more

Great little shop that I hope does well and continues to expand. Spencer, the owner, is a good guy who is knowledgable and very fair. I sold some vintage stereo gear to him and I felt he was very honest and gave me better than expected valuation. I also bought a great bike repair stand for a very fair price. The shop is right down the street from my house so I'll be checking back often to see what comes in and to grab a record or two every so often. read more

I ran across turntables and Trails not really knowing what to expect, but it's a really cool store! I have to admit, when I first walked in, it seemed like an eclectic selection: record players, outdoor gear, Legos, video games, but oddly, it's also a combination of stuff that I like. The store owner is super knowledgeable, and friendly, and he always seems to have a good selection. I was really happy I walked in! read more

I went in to look and ended buying a turntable, amplifier, speakers and records! So pleased with everything. The owner is super knowledgeable and patient. I had no idea what I wanted or how to put all of the components together. Constrained on size (own a vintage stereo cabinet I wanted it all to fit in) I selected a turntable and the owner put everything else together. Showed me how to assemble it and wanted to make sure I was 100% satisfied and everything worked perfectly before I made my purchase. I had been looking at a turntable on a major online retailer site and got everything for about the same price as the turntable alone for sale there. So happy to give my money to an individual. Will definitely be back for more vinyls and to check out the gear too. read more