U-Turn Audio

Pro-Ject focuses on the essential: excellent sound fidelity, reliable mechanics, and reduction to functional elements. Founded in 1991 during the dominance of CDs, they challenged the 'cost-no-object' approach by manufacturing high-quality turntables at reasonable prices without compromising build quality or sonic performance. Every turntable is handmade in Europe with classical manufacturing technology, high quality materials, and strict four-step quality control.

Schiit Audio embodies irreverent, American-made hi-fi. The company rejects audiophile pretension while delivering engineering excellence—chunky aluminum enclosures, tactile potentiometers, and commitment to upgradeability. Norse mythology naming and the cheeky brand name itself reject stuffy audiophile establishment. Designed and manufactured in California.

Grado Labs embodies a sound-first philosophy rooted in watchmaking precision and family craftsmanship. Three generations have maintained an unapologetically retro design language that prioritizes audio fidelity over visual trends, hand-assembling every headphone in their Brooklyn building since 1953. Their 'Heritage Matters' motto reflects a commitment to honest, utilitarian design where form follows acoustic function.

Transparent Sound embodies Scandinavian simplicity, creating products that are both interior design objects and technology. The brand champions radical transparency—in design, sound, and business. Their modular, upgradeable electronics are designed for a circular economy, aspiring to become the first circular tech brand.

Critter & Guitari creates playful, handcrafted electronic instruments that combine professional audio capability with tactile, toylike interfaces. Founded on a belief that instruments should be immediately accessible and inspire experimentation, their designs feature colorful wooden enclosures, maple keys, and intuitive controls that encourage musical exploration.