hitting all the high notes

Celebrating their 25 years downtown, Mission Audio is the only independent showroom in Santa Barbara. over the years, owner Bill Janka has watched the evolution of home and office entertainment.

he recalls a notable shift when wireless technology made it possible to stream music anytime and anywhere. Services such as iTunes, Pandora, Rhapsody and Spotify let music lovers listen without owning. however, while access to massive amounts of music has increased, the sound quality has suffered in comparison to the gorgeous, rich offerings of LPs back in the day.

Janka says, “our clients are discerning enthusiasts – not necessary audiophiles, but luxury buyers. They tend to zag when others