UK audio specialist Armour Home Electronics has appointed Fidelity Imports as the exclusive US distributor of its leading phono cartridge and record care brand, Goldring. Fidelity Imports now carries Goldring’s entire portfolio of products, including its range of moving magnet, moving coil and moving iron cartridges and its stylus and vinyl cleaning kits.
With more than 45 years of combined experience in the audio industry working with some world-renowned companies, Fidelity Imports has assembled an impressive portfolio of audio brands, alongside a carefully chosen network of like-minded US retail clients.
“We are building a curated portfolio of the world’s finest audio products, and Goldring’s cartridges and record care products have over 100 years of rich heritage and expertise. Fidelity Imports is honored to be the exclusive US importer of Goldring,” says Steve Jain, Managing Director and Co-founder of Fidelity Imports.
Formed in 2003, Armour Home is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of audio, AV and multi-room equipment. Having separated from Armour Group plc and restructured its operations in 2015, Armour Home now designs, develops and manufactures products under six owned brands – Q Acoustics, QED, Goldring, Audica, Systemline and Q Acoustics Install.
"We are very proud of Goldring’s rich heritage and high-standing in the audio industry, so choosing the right US distributor to honor our brand values is important. Through their diligent work on our Q Acoustics loudspeaker brand, distributing our higher-end product portfolio across the US, Fidelity Imports has clearly demonstrated a high level of success utilizing its extensive network of contacts across specialist and mainstream retail channels. We look forward to working with them to help bring Goldring products to a wider audience across the pond,” adds Chris Emerson, Sales Director at Armour Home Electronics.
The Goldring story began in 1906 with the supply of steel needles, springs and clockwork motors to the gramophone industry. Products were marked with a golden ring to indicate high quality of design and manufacture. In 1926 Goldring introduced the Jewel Electro, arguably the most advanced gramophone soundbox of its day. During the decades following the war, as home hi-fi became a reality, Goldring was always at the forefront of innovation. The brand quickly became the industry standard for electro-magnetic pickups, with its 500 series cartridge becoming widely used throughout the broadcasting industry.
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