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Kleio Audio Limited is a specialized British high-end audio equipment manufacturer founded on April 23, 2012, by Managing Director Garry Wise as a UK startup with the ambitious goal to 'reinvent high-end audio' through passion-driven engineering and proudly British manufacturing. Conceived in 2010 when founder Garry Wise began looking to build his own headphone amplifier and officially formed in 2012, the company operates from its Folkestone-based workshop in Kent, England, where all products are meticulously handmade with pride in British craftsmanship and supplied with five-year warranties. Operating under UK Company Number 08041449 with registered address at Lawrence House 5, St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, the company specializes in manufacturing electric domestic appliances focused on premium hi-fi amplification, particularly the acclaimed K1 series featuring the K105 preamplifier (£4,400) and K135 integrated amplifier (£4,750) machined from solid aluminum billets with Class D power amplification providing 2x 65w at 8 ohms. The company's philosophy, articulated by founder Garry Wise, emphasizes that 'it is paramount people feel a Kleio product makes them want to really listen to and enjoy their music,' prioritizing musical enjoyment and 'foot-tapping and involving' sound over pure technical measurements, with all connections kept purely analogue through four pairs of line-level RCAs and two sets of balanced XLRs. Key personnel include Managing Director Garry Wise (whose first industry position is with Kleio) and Chief Audio Designer John Cheriton (electronics industry veteran since 1978 responsible for pre-amplifier circuitry and innovative power configurations), with additional consultation from renowned author Douglas Self for amplifier design development. Funded initially through the Government Start-Up Loans Scheme and Kent County Council's Small Business Boost (Regional Growth Fund) Loan Scheme for electronic prototyping and enclosure development costs, Kleio Audio proudly participates in the 'Made in Great Britain' campaign while maintaining commitment to UK-based manufacturing and high-quality components, officially launching their first products in 2015 with the K105 and K135 models representing their dedication to musical passion, British engineering excellence, and the belief that computer audio and streaming represent the future of high-end audio while maintaining traditional audiophile values.