Skylabs
A vintage hi-fi temple tucked into Historic Valley Junction that reimagines stereo shopping from the golden era of analog: they buy, sell, trade and repair vintage audio gear alongside vinyl and new turntables. Owner Kevin Moll has turned it into a cult YouTube destination, but in person it's a hushed, gear-nerd wonderland most passersby walk right past.
The move: Ask to A/B listen to the same record on two different vintage setups and argue about which one sounds warmer — then go find that record across the street in the Junction.
- 📍 Valley Junction (West Des Moines)
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 123 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
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Verified 2026-06-06.