Definitive Insider: A look into 2025 so far.

2025 is off to a phenomenal start, and if you're even remotely thinking about upgrading your system, now is the time to dive in. We've got new gear from some of the most respected names in high-end audio, fresh trade-in opportunities, and a curated lineup of pre-owned equipment that's moving fast—don’t let the next deal pass you by.

Let’s start with Bedrok™, Linn’s first-ever performance plinth upgrade for the iconic LP12. This isn’t just a cosmetic tweak. Engineered from compressed layers of beech under extreme pressure and heat, Bedrok™ provides serious mass and rigidity, offering dramatically lower resonance and greater isolation. The payoff? Tighter bass, deeper musical insight, and a rock-solid foundation for every other component in the LP12 ecosystem.

D’Agostino’s Pendulum Integrated Amplifier is also turning heads. With trickle-down tech from the flagship Momentum C2 preamp, it brings a JFET input stage into a compact, high-performance amplifier that delivers clarity, grip, and musical finesse well beyond its footprint.

New arrivals from Marantz bring elegance and performance together like never before. Whether it’s the minimalist STEREO 70s, the all-in-one streaming MODEL 60n, the refined CD60 player, or the TT-15S1 turntable, these components were designed for people who still value how things look and feel—and how they make your music sound.

McIntosh also just dropped the DS200 Streaming DAC, and it’s everything you’d expect from them: built like a tank, packed with connectivity (AirPlay, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Bluetooth 5.0, Google Cast), and voiced to reveal every detail from your digital sources. It’s simple to use and incredibly rewarding to listen to.

As always, our trade-in program is active, so if you're thinking about a move up the chain, we’ll help you get the most out of your current gear. And don’t sleep on our pre-owned collection—the really great stuff doesn’t sit around long.

Whether you’ve been thinking about a small upgrade or a total system rethink, stop by the shop. We’ll help you make your system sound better than it ever has—no pressure, just possibilities.

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