AXISS Audio | April 13, 2023
Cliff Duffey, a serial entrepreneur and former Founder and CEO of Internet security firm Cybera, has acquired the majority ownership of AXISS Distribution Inc., also known as AXISS Audio USA. For the past 30 years, Arturo Manzano has been the majority owner and served as President of AXISS Distribution Inc. As part of this acquisition plan, Manzano will continue on as a part-time advisor for at least the next two years to help ensure a smooth transition.
Said Manzano, “I have known Cliff now for 5 years, and we have been talking about some form of partnership for the past two. As I considered the next phase of my life, I knew that I had to find someone who would continue what made AXISS work well. Once Cliff and I agreed to a gameplan for the future of AXISS, I knew that I had found the right leader to continue what I had built while also bringing in new resources to further help our dealers and brands.”
Said Duffey, “It is an honor to be able to join AXISS to lead it into its next phase. My words cannot express how much I respect Arturo for what he has built. I am glad to have had him as a mentor to me over the past year, and that he will continue on as an Advisor and AXISS Ambassador for our future.”
In addition to this acquisition, Duffey is providing a growth equity investment and inventory line of credit to fund expansions of marketing and inventory. AXISS plans to keep its Gardena, CA warehouse and office along with Margaret Carson, who will continue to manage AXISS’ administrative and operations functions. In addition, AXISS is in process of opening a new showroom and office in Nashville, TN to showcase its products for dealers and key customers.
AXISS also announces that TJ Goldsby (a 25-year industry veteran) has joined as Vice President of Sales and Dealer Relations.
Said Goldsby, “I have known Cliff for most of my career, and am thrilled to be able to join him at AXISS. With a bigger team and more resources at AXISS, I see so much potential to bring more value to our dealer community and end user customers. I have already had the pleasure of meeting and talking with many of our key dealers and brand partners, which has only added further to my excitement.”
About AXISS
Truly exceptional audio isn’t about sound… it’s an experience. It has the ability to transport you through time to re-live the original music event. AXISS Audio is committed to bringing unparalleled audio performance to the U.S. market as a distributor for some of the top brands in high end audio, including Accuphase, Soulution, AIR-TIGHT, Gauder Akustik, Franco Serblin, ZenSati, Transrotor, Reed, Beaudioful, Shelter, Nihon Onkyo Engineering and more. With its 30 year history of success, network of over 40 authorized dealers, and warehouses in California and Tennessee, AXISS has proven to be a market leader in the distribution of high end audio.
Call to Action
For members of the Press and Media who are attending the AXPONA tradeshow, please join AXISS Audio at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the 16th floor Aster Suite of the Renaissance Schaumburg hotel. This meeting will be a Press briefing for AXISS and its brand partners will speak to this news, other AXISS product and brand news releases, and answer questions.
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AXISS Audio | April 13, 2023
Nashville, TN—AIR-TIGHT A&M and AXISS Audio announce the North American launch and debut of the AIR-TIGHT ATC-7 Line Control pre-amplifier at the AXPONA 2023 tradeshow. The ATC-7 is the latest reference level pre-amplifier from AIR-TIGHT, and reaches a new level of performance and transparency
Said Jack Miura, Managing Director of AIR-TIGHT A&M, “This ATC-7 is the culmination of a project which we have been working on since 2018. We wanted to create a preamplifier with the highest level of precision and dynamics, while also adding line control features for our clients to be able to manipulate the sonic output to best match their room, system, or individual preference. We also wanted it to have a classic layout of the various controls while also featuring the most advanced volume control system we have yet created.”
Said Cliff Duffey, President of AXISS Audio, “We love how this new ATC-7 preamplifier allows more of the original music recording to come through with a kind of vivid reality. The ATC-7 allows top tier source components to showcase the maximum depth of detail while also keeping the 3-D holographic image that AIR-TIGHT is known for.”
At AXPONA 2023, AXISS Audio is exhibiting the ATC-7 along with other AIR-TIGHT reference level equipment. To experience the ATC-7’s elite level of performance, please visit AIR-TIGHT and AXISS Audio in Room 1628 of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel.
About AXISS Audio USA
Truly exceptional audio isn’t about sound… it’s an experience. It has the ability to transport you through time to re-live the original music event. AXISS Audio is committed to bringing unparalleled audio performance to the U.S. market as a distributor for some of the top brands in high end audio, including Accuphase, Soulution, AIR-TIGHT, Gauder Akustik, Franco Serblin, Zensati, Transrotor, Reed, Beaudioful, Yukiseimitsu Audio, Shelter, and Nihon Onkyo Engineering, and more. With its 30 year history of success, network of over 40 authorized dealers, and warehouses in California and Tennessee, AXISS has proven to be a market leader in the distribution of high end audio.
About AIR-TIGHT A&M Ltd.
AIR-TIGHT A&M Ltd. was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1986 during a time when the audio industry was shifting from valves to transistors. The initial AIR-TIGHT dream was to create products that provide the highest listening pleasure to all music lovers and audiophiles. Through exhaustive research and development, the AIR-TIGHT philosophy crystalized into audio products featuring refined cosmetics, select components, and PCB-free point-to-point meticulous hand-wiring, etc. The result of AIR-TIGHT’s approach is an infinite musicality that extends far beyond mere specifications, delivering a soundstage with the full depth and width of a live performance.
Call to Action
For members of the Press and Media who are attending the AXPONA tradeshow, please join AXISS Audio at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the 16th floor Aster Suite of the Renaissance Schaumburg hotel. This meeting will be a Press briefing for Jack Miura of AIR-TIGHT to answer any questions on their new ATC-7 product.
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AXISS Audio | April 13, 2023
Gauder Akustik and AXISS Audio USA have agreed to a partnership where AXISS would import and distribute the full range of Gauder Akustik products for the United States market. Also, since Gauder Akustik has not had distribution to the U.S. over the past few years, AXISS will be investing into marketing to re-launch the brand and bring the Gauder Akustik products to the AXISS dealer community.
Said Dr. Roland Gauder, CEO and Founder of Gauder Akustik, “We are very excited to work with AXISS Audio on our re-launch into the U.S. market. AXISS’ proven success with many other top high end brands makes them a perfect partner for bringing our speaker lines to the U.S. market.”
In addition to the U.S. brand re-launch, Gauder Akustik is announcing the debut of a generational upgrade to all of its speaker lines. At AXPONA 2023, Gauder Akustik is launching the Arcona Mk II, Berlina Black Edition, Capello Mk II, and DARC Mk II. All models within these speaker lines include new drivers and a novel crossover architecture that was recently invented at Gauder Akustik. Based on super-computer modeling and high precision components, this new crossover design allows for slopes greater than 50 dB with the lowest possible distortion. The combination of this novel crossover with new drivers and other advanced technologies has enabled this latest generation of Gauder Akustik speakers to reach new heights of performance.
Said Cliff Duffey, President of AXISS Audio, “When I first heard prototypes of this next generation of Gauder Akustik speakers, I knew immediately they had created something special. AXISS is very excited to bring their new technology to our dealers and showcase their products at AXPONA 2023.”
The amount of unique technology within the Gauder Akustik speaker lines is something we have not seen before with other brands. We are honored to have the opportunity to bring their unique designs to our dealers and U.S. customers.”
All of Gauder Akustik’s updated speaker lines and other products are now available for sale through AXISS’ U.S. dealer network, and for audition in AXISS’ dealer showroom in Nashville, TN.
About AXISS
Truly exceptional audio isn’t about sound… it’s an experience. It has the ability to transport you through time to re-live the original music event. AXISS Audio is committed to bringing unparalleled audio performance to the U.S. market as a distributor for some of the top brands in high end audio, including Accuphase, Soulution, Airtight, Gauder Akustik, Franco Serblin, Zensati, Transrotor, Reed, Beaudioful, Shelter, and Nihon Onkyo Engineering, and more. With its 30 year history of success, network of over 40 authorized dealers, and warehouses in California and Tennessee, AXISS has proven to be a market leader in the distribution of high end audio.
About Gauder Akustik
Addicted to music Dr. Roland Gauder started to set the theory for HiFi loudspeakers up to a new level of knowledge when joining Germany’s oldest loudspeaker manufacturer “Isophon” in 1989. Under his aegis they won many awards and attention from all over the world. In 2012 Dr. Roland Gauder decided to build up his own company and brand to be free in any respect of research and development. By creating loudspeakers with totally new technologies like symmetric crossovers, high-slope filters, time-delay circuits and integrating them into classical filter design the loudspeakers went to a new level in music reproduction. Dynamics, attacks, clarity, spatial imaging – in all these criteria Gauder Akustik loudspeaker have set a new standard in loudspeaker design and music reproduction.
Call to Action
For members of the Press and Media who are attending the AXPONA tradeshow, please join AXISS Audio at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the 16th floor Aster Suite of the Renaissance Schaumburg hotel. This meeting will be a Press briefing for AXISS and Gauder Akustik to discuss this new distribution partnership and new product upgrades.
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AXISS Audio | April 13, 2023
Nashville, TN—Yukiseimitsu Audio, a division of Yuki Precision, Ltd. (a Japan-based high-precision manufacturer of aerospace and medical equipment) and AXISS Audio USA have agreed to a partnership where AXISS would exclusively import and distribute the Yukiseimitsu products for the United States market. Additionally, Yukiseimitsu and AXISS announce the worldwide debut of the Yuki AP-01 turntable, the successor to the highly acclaimed Yuki AP-0.
Said Toshio Murio, President of AXISS Audio Japan who exports Yuki’s products worldwide, “It is great to already have such a strong partnership with AXISS Audio USA, who is the ideal partner to represent such a top tier product. The new Yuki AP-01 and future Yuki products are a perfect fit with AXISS Audio USA’s other top tier brands.”
Said Cliff Duffey, President of AXISS Audio, “Considering all the high praise for the original Yuki AP-0, to have an updated model raise the performance bar even higher is a tremendous statement to the precision and engineering capabilities of Yukiseimitsu Audio. This is another great product which we are honored to bring to our dealers and customers.”
At AXPONA 2023, AXISS Audio will show the first production model of Yuki’s AP-01. To experience the AP-01’s elite level of performance, please visit AXISS Audio in the 16th floor Aster Suite at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel.
About AXISS Audio USA
Truly exceptional audio isn’t about sound… it’s an experience. It has the ability to transport you through time to re-live the original music event. AXISS Audio is committed to bringing unparalleled audio performance to the U.S. market as a distributor for some of the top brands in high end audio, including Accuphase, Soulution, Airtight, Gauder Akustik, Franco Serblin, Zensati, Transrotor, Reed, Beaudioful, Yukiseimitsu Audio, Shelter, and Nihon Onkyo Engineering, and more. With its 30 year history of success, network of over 40 authorized dealers, and warehouses in California and Tennessee, AXISS has proven to be a market leader in the distribution of high end audio.
About Yukisiemitsu Audio
Yukiseimitsu Audio is a division within Yuki Precision, Ltd., one of Japan’s market leaders in the manufacturing of high precision aerospace and medical parts and products. Yukiseimitsu Audio’s products are exported and represented worldwide by AXISS Audio Japan along with many of Japan’s top brands.
Call to Action
For members of the Press and Media who are attending the AXPONA tradeshow, please join AXISS Audio at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the 16th floor Aster Suite of the Renaissance Schaumburg hotel. This meeting will be a Press briefing for AXISS to discuss this new distribution partnership and product.
