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How Smart Automation Can Improve Your Lifestyle

Did you ever imagine living in a home that anticipates your needs and adjusts accordingly? How about using your phone or watch to turn off lights or change the TV channel? All of that is possible with a home automation system in your Petaluma, California home. Below we take a look at some of the coolest things you can do with this type of technology:

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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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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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How Does Music Positively Affect You?

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Music Is Like Health food

Music is like health food. We want everyone to know that good sound from a whole house audio system is much much more than mere passive entertainment.

Great music can boost your confidence, increase your happiness, help fight depression and anxiety. It’s also a tool used in combating memory loss. People with memory problems usually have an easier time remember songs than words, and remembering lyrics or the tune of your favorite song helps strengthen your memory.Think vitamins you take in through your ears and penetrate your skin right down to your bones.

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