McIntosh and Sonus Faber Join Azione Unlimited as New Vendor Members
Chester Springs, PA – (August, 2017) – Azione Unlimited (AU), the audio-video industry’s only education and buying group made up of custom installers, home technology professionals, and manufacturers, has signed two prestigious new names to its select list of vendor members. McIntosh Labs (McIntosh), based in Binghamton, New York, is a renowned manufacturer of legendary, high-end music systems for audiophiles. For almost 70 years, McIntosh has defined quality sound reproduction and set the standards for performance, reliability, and service with American-made, handcrafted audio components.
McIntosh Group is, additionally, the parent company of Italian luxury audio manufacturer Sonus Faber – another prominent new addition to Azione’s vendor member roster. Together with McIntosh Labs and the other brands in the McIntosh Group, Sonus Faber is part of one of the world’s largest audio brand conglomerates in the high-end market, manufacturer of the most sophisticated and prestigious two-channel speaker systems and audio electronics in the world. Many will say that some of today’s best home entertainment systems and two-channel listening rooms feature components from McIntosh Labs and Sonus Faber.
“From Sonus Faber’s distinguished audio offerings to the iconic ‘McIntosh Blue’ watt meters and McIntosh audio products, known for powering some of the most important moments in music and history, we are excited to welcome these two prestigious luxury brands as our newest members,” said Azione President Richard Glikes. “As the only buying group where our dealers and vendors are all equal members of the organization, we provide unique opportunities for manufacturers and custom integrators to work together for the benefit of the industry. As demand for two-channel luxury audio products and high-end home entertainment systems increase, our dealer members can take advantage of special programs, product discounts, training, and other exclusive benefits our vendors offer.”
“We are excited about our new partnership with the Azione Unlimited Group. As the CI channel continues to grow, it is important that we work closely with dealers in delivering products which meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumers,” says Dan Wakefield, McIntosh Group Vice President of Sales for North America.
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