We look forward to welcoming you to our private basement hideaway – in the old equipment room beneath the Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane. Here you will find an intimate space that houses one of Austin’s most special record collections played on custom vintage hi-fi equipment. Blending Japanese Jazz Kissa culture with our Texas take – Equipment Room feels like a wholly new, yet very familiar experience. It’s the place we’ve been dreaming of for quite some time. So whether you come to listen to our collection, or for the cocktails, food and conversation – all are welcome at Equipment Room.
Reservations are available and we hold a limited number of tables for walk-ins on a nightly basis. We kindly ask that if you can’t make your reservation, you cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You don’t want to keep someone else from the sound do you?
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1101 Music Lane
Austin, Texas 78704
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The EQ team has partnered with our friends at Klipsch, acoustic engineers, Breakaway Records, and AHS to design a space with an acute attention to detail when it comes to sound quality and ideal listener experience for our collection. Our mission is to be able to treat every record in our collection with the respect that each deserves, and play them as they were intended — on a considered system that cares for every aspect of sound within the perfect dynamic range. If we can get that right — and pair it with good lighting, joyful service, a thoughtful cocktail and a perfect bite…then we are on our way to delivering something special for you.
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LATIN GEMS | Café Tacvba's "Re"
Join Alex Marrero, the voice behind KUTX's 'Horizontes,' for a guided listening experience of this album. Listening is free with RSVP. Drinks and food are available for purchase.
Listening Party | The Clash's "London Calling", Hosted by Miles Zuniga
Experience London Calling like never before. Join us for a front-to-back spin of The Clash’s iconic album, with stories and insights from Miles Zuniga of Fastball. Free with reservation. Food and drinks available for purchase.
OMAKASE VINYL | Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto's 'Getz/Gilberto'
Equipment Room & Breakaway Records Present: OMAKASE VINYL featuring Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto's 'Getz/Gilberto'. Experience a guided listening experience of this seminal album. Enjoy cocktails, food, and poignant conversations on its sonic brilliance.
OMAKASE VINYL | The Strokes' 'Is This it?'
Equipment Room & Breakaway Records Present: OMAKASE VINYL featuring The Strokes' 'Is This it?'. Experience a guided listening experience of this seminal album. Enjoy cocktails, food, and poignant conversations on its sonic brilliance.
OMAKASE VINYL | Outkast's 'Aquemini'
Equipment Room & Breakaway Records Present: OMAKASE VINYL featuring Outkast's 'Aquemini'. Experience a guided listening experience of this seminal album. Enjoy cocktails, food, and poignant conversations on its sonic brilliance.
OMAKASE VINYL | Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Equipment Room & Breakaway Records Present: OMAKASE VINYL featuring Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'. Experience a guided listening experience of this seminal album. Enjoy cocktails, food, and poignant conversations on its sonic brilliance.
To book your next private event, contact sales@hotelmagdalena.com
This month’s favorites from our collection.
