Our History tells you who we are now and where we have come from, you may be surprised!

Audio Innovations 

In the early 1980’s David Chessel (To the left) was given the position of technical director for Audio Innovations during a time when the company had an enviable reputation for sound quality. It was at this time and the few preceding years that a friendship flourished between David, and Audio Innovation’s initiator and one of Europe’s top audio designers Erik Andersson. Together they joined forces to form Audion in the spring of 1987

 Audion Early Years

Audion was then established in March 1987 by David Chessell and Erik Andersson, Audio Innovations changed hands and the original owner of Audio Innovations went on to buy into AudioNote Japan becoming AudioNote UK. The concept for Audion in those early days was to allow people to get an insight into audiophile high end without sacrificing their home or bank balance. This overall picture still holds true today for us  During these first vital years of 1987 – 1990, Europe saw the release of the world’s 1st and 2nd audio triode amplifiers, the first of its kind from a western manufacturer designed by Erik. Unbelievably, this was to set the trend throughout the world for triode amplifiers of the highest sonic quality. Audion was first to market with many new products and won many awards for doing so.

Relaunched 300B puts Audion on the map.

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In 1992, a re-launched copy of the 300B by Golden Dragon enabled Audion with their, then UK base, to enable a superior amplifier to be designed and distributed around the world. The first joint product was the infamous “Audion Silver Night” mono-blocks, and Noel Keywood of Hifi World  provided us a front-page debut with an “educational” review with regard to sound quality and technical specifications for a no-feedback design. This level of excellence fired the imaginations of many audiophiles around the world and promoted the company into the limelight as one of the world’s innovators once again. The worldwide acclaim that followed elevated Audion to the greatest heights.

The following years saw the introduction of many new products, most of which are contained within this site in one form or another and are world beaters in many areas including best sound, best audio art, and most innovative product together with professional high build quality and reliability, at competitive prices.

Graeme Holland, the owner of Audion since 2000 spearheads the company. A computer systems design engineer with a strong grounding in electronics, design, strategy and industrial technology, brings a unique flair and presence to Audion. His innovative approach and industry insight allows Audion, its products and people to remain at the forefront of technological advancements and to excel in the interface  between modern tube design, great looking products and new technology..

Audion Today

Graeme Holland, takes the company from Strength to strength. Following on from the acquisition of Revolver Audio we have developed new products for both companies and are focused on bringing a whole new generation of audiophiles on the path to listening pleasure.