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The Pros and Cons of Vintage Stereo Gear

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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?
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The World's Best Loudspeakers

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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.. 

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McIntosh MC152 Stereo Amplifier Named Best of 2015

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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.  

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