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Daniel Hertz at Lavish!

Musician, recording engineer, equipment designer, and serial entrepreneur, Mark Levinson is a legend in the audio world.

Based in Venice, Italy, his latest company, Daniel Hertz S.A., specializes in creating natural-sounding loudspeakers and electronics for music lovers who demand the very best.  Lavish Hi-Fi is North America’s only demonstrating dealer for the M1 flagship loudspeakers, M5 power amplifiers, and M6 preamplifier.

The entire system is designed for extreme high efficiency, lifelike dynamics, and natural sound at every listening level. Built in the Petrof piano factory in Prague, the M1 can fill a small room or large auditorium with the same sound that musicians and producers heard in the recording studio or in the concert hall. Come hear what you have been missing in all of those favorite recordings!

We also have the M1’s smaller sibling, the M10 speaker, and the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled M9  integrated amplifier capable of 200 watts per channel, but weighing only ten pounds—extraordinary performance in an affordable small package.

Join Us on Sept 30th or Oct 1st from 4-8 pm

Listen to Music with the GamuT and Lavish HiFi.

Join us for a special listening event featuring the premiere of GamuT’s new flagship speaker, the Zodiac, and guest appearances from GamuT’s chief designer Benno Baun Meldgaard and U.S. president Michael Vamos.

Join us at 1044 4th Street in Santa Rosa on Friday, September 30th 4-8 pm and Saturday, October 1st 4-8 pm.

GamuT & Lavish HiFi

Invites you to two memorable evenings

Introducing GamuT’s new flagship speaker

How Music Impacts Our Homes and Families

Everyone acknowledges that music makes you feel good. It's why it's so important to have a good whole house audio system in your Santa Rosa home. Now two major players in the audio world, Apple and Sonos , have just published the results of the first large scale , unequivocal study on the importance of good-sounding music in our lives. This study crosses through all economic strata.

McIntosh Takes HiFi World Honor for Second Year Running

Hi-Fi World first reviewed the MC152 stereo amplifier back in October 2015​, saying it had a "big, spacious sound" and "the traditional McIntosh strength of exercising a firm grip over virtually any loudspeaker." It proclaimed it as a must-have for any HiFi audio system.  

Only Twelve to Be Hand-Crafted Each Year

Gamut, internationally renowned Danish manufacturer of State-of-the-art audio components, is delighted to announce the launch of their new masterpiece: the ZODIAC loudspeaker. But it's not going to be easy to get them into your Santa Rosa, California home.. 

Should You Buy New or Used Hi-Fi Audio Gear?

Our current high-tech culture has caused many folks to purchase all sorts of audio items dating from earlier eras. At a time when you can enjoy your music in the best sound quality ever, what justifies buying old Hi-Fi Audio equipment over new for your Santa Rosa home? Here are some typical reasons, and we will weigh them compared to the benefits of buying new, up-to-date Hi-Fi equipment:

• Q1: Price?
• Q2: Affection for older Hi-Fi styling?
• Q3: A ‘warmer’ sound?
• Q4: Nostalgia?
• Q5: A preference for antiques?
• Q6: The old gear was better?
• Q7: Available widely online at low prices?
• Q8: Why Buy new from Lavish HiFi?

The preferred method of music delivery

Streaming continues to grow as the preferred method of music delivery, but physical media is still strong. Contrary to what many people believe, the CD is not dead.

Statistics from the Recording Industries Association of America (RIAA) report that digital downloads and streaming accounted for approximately 34% each of the industry's American revenue during the 2015 fiscal year. Downloads declined about 10% from the previous year, while streaming rose by 6%. Physical media—CDs and LPs—accounted for almost 29% of revenue.

McIntosh MA252 - Hybrid design - vacuum tube preamp and solid state power amp

The MA252 Integrated Amplifier is the first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh. Taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, the MA252 combines the best of vacuum tube and solid state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.

"Carved like a boat designed to surf all the waves of music." Listening to it proved it to be "fast, powerful, precise... but without losing the sublime McIntosh charm." Presented with ON Magazine Top Audio Award. - ON Magazine