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Founded by Marco Houchmand in Germany, HOUCHMAND Audio is a luxury HiFi system manufacturer specializing in handcrafted, high-end audio equipment. The founder, son of a ceramist and an acoustic engineer, grew up in an environment that encouraged creativity and technical interest, developing a passion for experiencing music at home with the same intensity as in concert halls. Headquartered at 11 Keplerstraße, Mühlacker, BW, 75417, Deutschland, with manufacturing facilities in Pforzheim, the company leverages over two centuries of traditional jewelry-making craftsmanship that the region is renowned for. Each HOUCHMAND Masterpiece audio system is exclusively handcrafted based on customer vision, featuring puristically elegant silhouettes inspired by Bauhaus design principles. The company's signature M1 System consists of a Monobloc player and two active speakers incorporating proprietary Purity Path Technology, which combines high-end audio components with linear phase, constant group delay, and low jitter values to prevent time smearing effects. Manufacturing processes inspired by the jewelry industry involve machining all metal parts from solid metal, carefully polishing to achieve mirror-like surfaces, then refining with 24ct gold, 18ct red gold, platinum, or ruthenium finishes. Supporting streaming services including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer, HOUCHMAND produces a limited number of audio systems annually due to meticulous handcrafting requirements. The company represents the fusion of traditional German craftsmanship with modern luxury audio engineering, establishing itself in the ultra-high-end audio market through exceptional materials, design, and sound quality.