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There you have it.
Two years ago I wondered into a "modern accesory" store on Abbot Kinney in Venice, CA. It was rife with designer hipster paraphernalia. Hundred dollar robot bunny toothbrush holders and the like.
I noticed a Ferrari Red Pro-Ject Debut III, Pro-Ject Phono Stage, and Ceramic speakers. I can't speak for the MSRP of the speakers, but the turntable set up was 100 bucks over what I knew to be the price. (maybe it inculded the faux vintage stand).
Kids where salavating over that table with as much lust as anything else in the store. Because experiencing a turntable like that in person is a visceral experience most people don't get anymore.
Now they will, in mass, thanks to CB2 and Urban Outfitters.
This is vinyl's validation as a hip lifestyle accessory.
But more importantly, thousands of people are going to experience analog sound in a modern, real way like never before.
If there's an indie rock LP you've been waffling on, better grab it. Like now.