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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

Put real-time color control at your fingertips via your mobile device

Savant, a leader in smart home technology, has released their next generation TrueImage lighting software, forever changing the way homeowners interact with their smart home ecosystem. TrueImage uniquely leverages Savant's patented virtual lighting concepts allowing users to experience virtual lights in any room on their mobile devices. Users can easily change dimming levels and RGB colors simply by tapping the virtual light. TrueImage greatly reduces lighting complexity and takes home automation to a different level. And it's fun!

Entertaining and relaxing to music in the great outdoors has been redefined.

All around you

The Sonance Landscape Series system provides a superior landscape aesthetic enabling camouflaged speakers to evenly immerse a space with extraordinary sonic stereo performance.

Entertaining and relaxing to music in the great outdoors has been redefined. Introducing Sonance Landscape Series; a totally scalable outdoor speaker system that delivers perfectly-even coverage and unbelievable audio performance throughout any sized space.

Sonance Landscape Series fully immerses yards in perfectly balanced sound by strategically placing satellite speakers and buried subwoofers around the perimeter while being hidden amongst the landscape. The result is breathtaking performance and a perfect blanket of audio that does not disturb the neighbors.

Enjoy Sound with Mood Lighting from One Button!

Having greater control of all your lights can have an enormous impact on your home, from reducing your energy bills to enhancing your décor. Adding Sonos control supports a lifesytle with less apps and simple control from any Lutron Keypad

Lutron’s RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems can now integrate with Sonos using the new Lutron Connect 2.0 mobile application for iOS and Android mobile devices. Using the latest version of the Lutron Connect app, users can quickly and easily add their Sonos Rooms to a scene or a new Pico Remote for Audio. From the push of a button in the app or on a physical keypad in the space, audio can now be seamlessly blended with light, shade, and temperature control.