Pier Audio

Founded in 2008 by Michel Pier Audio and two other partners near Vendôme in the Loir-et-Cher region of France, Pier Audio is a specialized French hi-fi audio equipment manufacturer dedicated to preserving musical emotion in the digital age through exceptional vacuum tube and hybrid amplifier technology. Officially registered and protected by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) in 2011 under VAT number FR 93503019911, the company was born from the collective expertise of three individuals with extensive experience in audio equipment distribution and optimization of recognized musical brands. Driven by their philosophy of creating "a linear, neutral sound without harshness" and marketing with "a human face," Pier Audio focuses on saving the essence of live analog-era sound through meticulously crafted equipment that emphasizes musical emotion over purely technical specifications. The company operates two distinct product ranges: the "Gold Range" featuring hybrid amplifiers that masterfully combine vacuum tube warmth with solid-state precision for detailed, dynamic sound reproduction, and the "Classic Range" offering pure vacuum tube technology with "fully wired in the air" construction, equipped with oversized transformers and available in EL84, KT88/6550, 300B, and KT66 configurations. Additionally, they manufacture the "Filante" series of loudspeakers, all designed with extensive prototype development and rigorous listening tests. Based near Vendôme with comprehensive facilities including showrooms with small and large listening rooms, plus dedicated workshops for testing, analysis, creation, and customization, Pier Audio serves discerning audiophiles through approved dealers and direct appointments. Under the management of Michel Pier Audio as Manager/Gérant since its inception, the company launched their Gold range in 2013 and Classic range in 2014, establishing themselves as artisans who prioritize craftsmanship and musical authenticity over mass production, while providing comprehensive 2-year product guarantees and maintaining their commitment to preserving the "live sound" experience rooted in the great analog sound era of the 1970s.