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Fyne Thinking

  • One of the things we love here at Lavish is the opportunity to get to know – and use – new equipment. We’re especially excited to announce that we’re participating in the U.S. product launch of Fyne Audio. Having first hit the European market in 2017, the Scottish company has already taken the HiFi world by storm, winning hearts and awards on every continent. You’ll be amazed by the sound quality of these speakers and how close they bring you to the music.
  • To showcase the latest additions to our lineup, we’re featuring a special Scottish pairing with a distinct emphasis on time. We’ve matched Fyne Audio’s F502 speakers with the Linn Majik DSM for a must-hear auditory experience.
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Product Spotlight

Bluesound Node 2i (by NAD)

  • Hi-res streaming hub offers an instant upgrade to nearly any system, providing quality sound and easy control at an affordable price.
  • Includes nearly every input or output you could need to connect it to any piece of audio gear, be it new or old, big or small. (Bluetooth I/O, optical I/O, coax output, analogue I/O, and even a subwoofer output) Hook up your turntable or CD player and stream the music to any room in the house.
  • Sounds great on its own, or can be easily upgraded with an outboard DAC.
  • The Bluesound app interface is user-friendly and makes searching for music, organizing your favorite albums and playlists, and controlling music playback convenient and easy. Offers smooth integration with popular music streaming services like Tidal and Spotify.

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McIntosh Tube Amp - MA252 - New Design

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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

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GamuT and Lavish - Music Event

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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

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5 Reasons We Love Using McIntosh in Our Audio Systems

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Find Out Why the Company Is Synonymous With Legendary Performance

The best part of our job is changing the way our clients think about their technology. We don't want it just to be equipment you interact with in your Sonoma, California home, but rather products you really believe in. Which is why we only work with the best manufacturers in the automation, networking and AV industries. We’ve noticed the equipment our clients get attached to the most is the one connecting them to their favorite entertainment. With that in mind, we'd love to show you some of the reasons we’ve made hundreds of clients McIntosh Audio believers.

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Sonos Apple Music Study

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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.

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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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