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Audio Note (UK) was founded in 1989 by Peter Qvortrup, who previously co-founded Audio Innovations in 1984 before establishing Audio Note UK as a separate entity from Audio Note Japan following business disputes in 1998. The company specializes in high-end valve-based audio equipment, positioning itself as Europe's largest manufacturer of ultra-performance tube audio systems. Their comprehensive product lines include turntables, amplifiers, DACs, CD players, speakers, and all associated components, with prices ranging from around $10,000 for entry-level systems to over $2 million for their ultimate reference products. In 2024, the company underwent a significant leadership transition with founder Peter Qvortrup stepping down as Managing Director and transferring management to his children Emily and Daniel Qvortrup, along with his wife Lesley, marking a new generation taking control of the company.