Founded in 2001 by electronic engineer Hervé Delétraz in Geneva, Switzerland, darTZeel emerged from 16 years of amplifier development. The company name cleverly combines Delétraz's surname with references to Zener diodes and pays homage to ReVox-Studer typography. DarTZeel's flagship NHB-108 amplifier (NHB stands for 'Never Heard Before') debuted at the 2002 Stereophile show, establishing immediate recognition. The boutique manufacturer employs around 20 people, crafting high-end amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems with distinctive gold and red aesthetics. Their product line includes the NHB-468 monoblocks, NHB-18NS preamplifier, CTH-8550 integrated, and LHC-208 streaming DAC. Following the philosophy 'Listen first, measure later,' darTZeel prioritizes musical emotion over technical specifications, maintaining its position as Switzerland's premier high-end audio manufacturer.