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09/03/2026

Jerry Garcia's ‘Budman’ McIntosh MC2300 Amplifier Sold for $381,000

Sold at auction at Christie’s on March 12, 2026 for $381,000, this legendary amplifier remains one of the most iconic pieces in Grateful Dead history. The Dead were one of the most culturally significant bands and they relied on a stage full of McIntosh amplifiers to help them perform their music to their standards.

Crew member “Big” Steve Parish said: “When the MC2300 power amp came out we bought 70 of them, and put them throughout the system, but this is the one that Jerry liked the best and he played through it for years… At some point, Ram Rod stuck that Budweiser Budman sticker on it one day and it’s instantly recognizable as Jerry’s.”

MCINTOSH LABORATORY INCORPORATED, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1973

08/27/2026

Experience the McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor and discover what 13.4 channels of immersive audio, precision room correction, and 8K video performance can bring to your home theater.

Visit our showroom to learn more and experience it for yourself.

08/20/2026

From subtle details to powerful bass impact, the McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor places you at the center of every performance. With 13.4-channel processing, support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and four dedicated subwoofer outputs, it is built for immersive entertainment at its finest. Schedule a private demonstration today.

08/13/2026

Effortless streaming meets signature McIntosh performance.

The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is designed to bring your favorite music to life with seamless connectivity, exceptional clarity, and the rich, immersive sound only McIntosh can deliver.

08/06/2026

MA2375 2-CHANNEL VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER. A STATEMENT OF UNCOMPROMISING ARTISTRY.

07/30/2026

THE NEW MA2375 2-CHANNEL VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER. A STATEMENT OF UNCOMPROMISING ARTISTRY.

07/23/2026

The McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier named Best High-End All-In-One Hi-Fi System 2025/2026 by AVForums.

Read all about it at mcintoshlabs.com/MSA5500-AVForums-Award and then contact us to schedule a demo.

07/23/2026

KEF teases new luxury speakers with "stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage"

Designed by Ross Lovegrove and featuring a Uni-Q driver

KEF has teased that a new speaker is in the works, with an Instagram video showing the brand's iconic Uni-Q driver and promising "a new definition of luxury."

The new speaker is said to have a "sculptural" form designed by Welsh industrial designer Ross Lovegrove. Lovegrove and KEF have a long history of working together. This includes his work on the brand's flagship Muon speakers, Muo Bluetooth speaker and Mu wireless earbuds/headphones, which all have curvy forms that certainly stand out.

In a blog post on KEF's website, the brand teases that the new speaker will take inspiration from these products, promising "a visual identity unlike any other."

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There's little else revealed about the speaker beyond the inclusion of the Uni-Q driver, but KEF is promising "stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage, that fully immerses you in the artist's creative vision."

That's quite a lofty promise, and we're left wondering just how "luxury" these new speakers will be when it comes to their price.

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Considering the KEF Muon's price tag and performance, this new launch will be nothing short of spectacular.

If you are interested in scheduling for one of our professional engineers to meet with you or your interior designer for your remodel or new construction project in Palm Desert or rest of the Coachella Valley, we may be reached at:

Phone: (760) 799-0881
Email: [email protected]
Ask for Charley or Yasin.

07/16/2026

Feel the power as the music comes alive.

07/15/2026

JBL Unveils Next Generation of Summit Everest and K2 Speakers at High End Vienna

JBL continues its 80th anniversary celebration with the addition of two new flagship models.

Harman Luxury Audio Group has announced the world debut of the all-new JBL Summit Everest and JBL Summit K2. The two new flagship models join Summit Makalu, Summit Pumori, and Summit Ama complete a five-model series that represents the most technically accomplished loudspeakers JBL has ever created for residential applications.

The Summit Series stands as only the fifth “Project” loudspeaker family in JBL’s eight-decade history, a designation reserved for the brand’s most exacting expressions of acoustic engineering.