At every Barista Parlor location, the reimagined interior curates the perfect atmosphere to accompany the outstanding specialty coffee. The Nashville, Tennessee-based coffee chain’s newest location is nestled inside the old Stutz factory in Indianapolis, Indiana, and delivers its music straight from the source — a classic record player. This unique method of entertainment required an equally unique sound system for support. Barista Parlor turned to LEA Professional’s technology to carry the tune.
The Stutz is a world-renowned, reimagined factory that originally served as the headquarters for luxury car manufacturer, Stutz. Always favorable to the finest designs, The Stutz has become an adaptive reuse home for makers, artists, and small businesses, where all can embody the Stutz Motor Company’s legacy of hard work, artistry, and innovation.
Consistent with Stutz’s values, Barista Parlor favors a handmade approach to its furniture, lighting fixtures, and now, audio systems. This made Joseph Hazelwood, founder of Hazelwood Laboratories, an ideal match as the integrator on the project as he specialized in handcrafted technology that is as timelessly beautiful as it is functional.
Hazelwood turned to LEA Professional for the audio technology that fits the unique set of needs of Barista Parlor. Since Hazelwood performs lots of custom work, he looked for a solution that was flexible and that he could adapt to his own specific needs. LEA Professional has an open API where he could develop equipment around its platform, allowing Hazelwood to build a system that perfectly fits his and Barista Parlor’s needs.
“I worked with the LEA team directly, and they were extremely accommodating in answering my questions about development,” said Hazelwood. “They were just really supportive throughout the process, and I found LEA’s products to be amazing and effortless to use but still flexible for my needs. The adaptability truly pushes the LEA amplifiers ahead. No matter how specific my needs are, I know they’ll live up to the task.”
Hazelwood specified the Network Connect Series 702 and worked with the LEA Cloud to deliver impeccable quality that can be controlled from near or far. The CS702 is a 2-channel amplifier with 700 watts per channel. As part of the Connect Series, the world’s first Internet of Things- (IoT) enabled professional-grade amplifiers, the CS702 features the flexibility and power needed for this installation.
“The LEA Cloud service is a huge benefit to me and Barista Parlor. The fact that I can log in from here in Nashville and troubleshoot issues or make adjustments for them if they need, it’s game-changing,” said Hazelwood. “There’s very little that we can’t access remotely, and it saves our customers money in the long run because we don’t have to dispatch the local technician, or we don’t have to drive up there.”
Hazelwood has specified LEA Professional amplifiers in four Barista Parlor installations, including the CS702 in Indianapolis and Sylvan Supply in Nashville, as well as the CS354 in Hillsboro Village in Nashville and 500W in Louisville. The adaptability and accessibility of LEA Professional amplifiers have led Hazelwood to standardize on them in these past installations, with plans to continue using them in future projects.
“Barista Parlor is a wonderfully unique coffee chain that requires a sound system just as special. Our amplifiers allow each store to customize their audio experience however they need to, ensuring every song is heard beautifully from those record players,” said Scott Robins, VP of Sales at LEA Professional. “This installation reflects our goal to provide the perfect audio system for every customer, no matter their needs, and we hope every Barista Parlor customer enjoys how perfectly the music will pair with their cup of coffee.”
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About Hazelwood Laboratories:
Founded in 2012 by artist and audio/video integrator Joseph Hazelwood, Hazelwood Laboratories develops design-centric, handcrafted technology that is as timelessly beautiful as it is functional. Hazelwood Laboratories is now located in a historic strip of downtown Columbia, TN known as “Columbia Motor Alley”. To learn more, please visit https://www.hazelwoodlaboratories.com/ or email Joseph Hazelwood at [email protected]
About LEA:
Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, LEA Professional was founded to provide dealers/integrators in the professional AV market with the highest-performing, best-connected amplifier technology possible. Privately held, LEA Professional is led by industry veterans with proven capabilities on the executive, engineering, and channel aspects of professional AV. The company was founded in 2019 and is organized to be a major force in professional AV. Visit leaprofessional.com to learn more and follow LEA at facebook.com/leaprofessional, twitter.com/leaprofessional, Instagram.com/lea_professional, and linkedin.com/company/lea-professional.
