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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.
AXISS Audio | September 5, 2007
Axiss Audio Debuts the Shelter Harmony MC Cartridge
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 5, 2007 – For analog enthusiasts in pursuit of perfection, Shelter’s Harmony moving coil cartridge is a musical milestone. As the newest addition to Axiss Audio’s exclusive collection of luxury audio components, the Harmony delivers audio so refined that even the most familiar recordings sound new once more. As long-buried harmonic layers are uncovered and subtle nuances become audible for the first time, playing old records becomes a revelatory experience.
The Shelter Harmony MC cartridge owes its sonic superiority to a union between innovative ingredients and time-tested mechanics. The cartridge is handcrafted from state-of-the-art aerospace materials. Its shell is constructed from layered sheets of carbon fiber, an exceptionally strong yet light composite that absorbs and decreases vibrations. The motor system features an aluminum cantilever shortened for strength and rapid response and a line-contact stylus designed for enhanced tracking ability.
The latest in a long line of groundbreaking phono cartridges, the Harmony demonstrates once again why Shelter is at the forefront of the analog audio reproduction industry. And as the exclusive U.S. distributor of this elegantly engineered cartridge from Shelter, Axiss Audio gives vinyl connoisseurs an irresistible incentive to give their treasured LPs another spin and a fresh “first listen.”
About Axiss Audio
Axiss Audio is a leading distributor of high-end audio equipment for discerning audio connoisseurs. The Axiss Audio collection is comprised of handcrafted analog and digital stereo components from boutique manufacturers around the globe. Representing the finest in design and technology, Axiss Audio’s components are limited-edition works of art that rival the musical masterpieces they bring to life.
Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, Soulution, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fisch Audiotechnik, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon, and Western Electric. Axiss Audio has branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit https://www.axissaudio.com.
About Shelter
Shelter is a Japanese manufacturer of phono cartridges and step-up transformers. Yasuo Ozawa, a former engineer for the legendary Fidelity Research firm, founded the company over twenty years ago. Ozawa’s designs are driven by the idea that a phono cartridge is not merely a mechanical device for music reproduction, but a musical instrument in its own right. Shelter’s cartridges are renowned for their flawless construction and high-precision performance.
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Contact:
Arturo Manzano
Axiss Audio
310-329-0187
https://www.axissaudio.com
AXISS Audio | April 10, 2007
Axiss Audio Introduces a Groundbreaking Line of Amplifiers and Preamplifiers from Soulution
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 10, 2007 – Expanding its portfolio of first-class stereo equipment, Axiss Audio now offers a groundbreaking line of amplifiers from Soulution. Combining the precision of Swiss manufacturing with award-winning design, Soulution’s exquisitely crafted power amplifiers and preamplifiers represent state-of-the-art audio engineering.
Although the Switzerland-based Soulution is a newcomer to the high-fidelity field, its high-end audio components are already receiving accolades for outstanding design and technological achievement. The Soulution 710 power amplifier and 720 preamplifier recently received the 2006 Red Dot Award, a prestigious international prize for innovative product design. Soulution’s amplifiers have also been nominated for the 2007 Design Preis, Germany’s official design award.
Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor of Soulution. Soulution products showcased in the Axiss collection include the Soulution 710 power amplifier, the Soulution 720 preamplifier, and the Soulution 721 preamplifier. Praised by European audiophile magazine Image HiFi for their “immaculate quality and technical innovation,” the amplifiers excel at natural music reproduction.
Soulution’s amplifiers feature a unique circuit design that combines the advantages of vacuum tube and transistor technologies. The result is a pristine audio experience that unifies precision, speed, stability, and power, delivering an exceptionally transparent and richly-detailed sound. Exhibiting elegance of form as well as of function, the Soulution components share a sleek aesthetic, with no visible screws or cooling fins on the anodized aluminum case. Their streamlined, timeless look is designed to complement modern living environments.
Soulution offers two preamplifiers, the 720 and the 721. Both models feature a dual mono layout, dual digital and analog power supplies, and minimal distortion. The premium 720 preamplifier also includes a recording output and a phono stage input for moving-coil cartridges. Soulution’s 710 Power Amplifier incorporates a symmetrical dual-mono design, a zero-feedback voltage amplifier, and ten separate power supplies. The 710 stereo amplifier can be remotely activated via the 720 or 721 preamplifier.
About Axiss Audio
Axiss Audio is a leading distributor of high-end audio equipment for discerning audio connoisseurs. The Axiss Audio collection is comprised of handcrafted analog and digital stereo components from boutique manufacturers around the globe. Representing the finest in design and technology, Axiss Audio’s components are limited-edition works of art that rival the musical masterpieces they bring to life.
Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, Soulution, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fisch Audiotechnik, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon, and Western Electric. Axiss Audio has branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit https://www.axissaudio.com.
About Soulution
Soulution is a Swiss manufacturer of high-fidelity audio components. Soulution’s award-winning line of stereo amplifiers and preamplifiers is designed for pure sound reproduction. Soulution is a subsidiary of Spemot AG, an electrical engineering firm based in Dulliken, Switzerland that develops and produces electric motors and appliances.
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Contact:
Arturo Manzano
Axiss Audio
310-329-0187
https://www.axissaudio.com
AXISS Audio | March 20, 2007
Axiss Audio Presents the Award-Winning Air Tight PC-1 Cartridge
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 20, 2007 – Axiss Audio, a leading distributor of luxury audio equipment, adds to its collection of “best in class” stereo components with the award-winning Air Tight PC-1 phono cartridge. Named “Phono Cartridge of the Year” by the tastemakers at The Absolute Sound in the acclaimed audiophile magazine’s 2006 Product of the Year Awards, the Air Tight PC-1 sets the benchmark for analog sound reproduction.
As the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Air Tight brand, Axiss Audio offers analog audio connoisseurs an unparalleled listening experience. As part of a high-end analog playback system, the Air Tight PC-1 cartridge reveals the full richness of vinyl and exposes previously unheard sonic details from the original recordings.
The cutting-edge cartridge performs with exceptional warmth and clarity, producing high-resolution sound across the whole audio spectrum with remarkable dynamic range. Calling the Air Tight PC-1 a “hi-fi gem,” The Absolute Sound praises the phono cartridge for its sound reproduction, including its transient speed, staging, trackability, and tonal color.
The impeccable craftsmanship of the Air Tight PC-1 is showcased in its extruded aluminum body and state-of-the-art motor design. The product of years of research by Air Tight’s top audio designers, the PC-1 features advanced moving-coil technology that delivers high-energy playback from low impedance circuitry, an achievement that is truly groundbreaking.
About Axiss Audio
Axiss Audio is a distributor of high-end audio equipment for discerning audio connoisseurs. The Axiss Audio collection is comprised of handcrafted analog and digital stereo components from boutique manufacturers around the globe. Representing the finest in design and technology, Axiss Audio’s components are limited-edition works of art that rival the musical masterpieces they bring to life.
Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, Soulution, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fisch Audiotechnik, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon, and Western Electric. Axiss Audio has branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit https://www.axissaudio.com.
About Air Tight
Air Tight is a Japanese manufacturer of high-end audio components, including precision tube amplifiers and source components. Air Tight was founded in 1986 by renowned audio engineer Atasushi Miura, the former head of Luxman. Air Tight’s exclusive line of high-fidelity equipment is known for its exceptional sound quality and elegant aesthetic.
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Contact:
Arturo Manzano
Axiss Audio
310-329-0187
https://www.axissaudio.com
AXISS Audio | November 8, 2006
Distributor of high-end audio components will showcase the world’s finest analog and digital stereo equipment.
LOS ANGELES, CA – November 8, 2006 – Axiss Audio has launched www.axissaudio.com to house an exclusive collection of analog and digital stereo components. Each piece represented is a limited-edition masterpiece.
Like a Stradivarius violin or a handmade Lamborghini, these components are enduring pieces of art and technology, designed and crafted to satisfy the ears of the most discerning audiophiles. Axiss Audio’s amplifiers, preamplifiers, SACDs, turntables, cartridges, tone arms and speakers deliver the ultimate in musical dynamics and sonic detail.
“We look for boutique manufacturers who are out of the mainstream and have opted to make components that are truly masterpieces,” says Arturo Manzano, Axiss Audio’s director. “These master workshops set their sights on perfection and cut no corners in getting there.”
Music lovers and home theater designers have been rediscovering the sonic superiority of ultra-high-end components. Axiss Audio now wants to give music lovers everywhere a rare glimpse of the stereo gear found in the music and screening rooms of the rich and famous. The online showcase at https://www.axissaudio.com is the company’s response to the public’s growing demand to see the collection in its entirety and be able to download information about the components.
The exclusive U.S. distributor of fine analog and digital audio playback components, Axiss Audio works with a number of boutique manufacturers whose products comprise the world’s top audio and digital accessories. With branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany, Axiss Audio represents Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, FM Acoustics, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fish Power Cables, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon and Western Electric.
Visit our website at https://www.axissaudio.com to learn where you can see and hear these one-of-a-kind components. Experience the Axiss Audio collection and purchase exclusively through our dealers by appointment.
About Axiss Audio
Axiss Audio’s sole purpose is to bring our clients the world’s finest audio and video playback equipment. Director Arturo Manzano has scoured the planet for exotic, limited-edition components. If a component has made it into the Axiss Audio collection, it’s an absolute masterpiece.
Axiss Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Accuphase, Air Tight, Shelter, Transrotor, FM Acoustics, Phase Tech, Blue Electric, TAOC, Fisch Power Cables, Microsorber, Acoustic Masterpiece, Isophon and Western Electric. Axiss Audio has branches in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit https://www.axissaudio.com.
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Contact:
Arturo Manzano
Axiss Audio
310-329-0187
https://www.axissaudio.com
