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Founded in 1978 by Siegfried 'Siggy' Amft in Herford, Eastern Westphalia, Germany, T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG has established itself as a family-owned and operated high-end audio manufacturer specializing in Theory and Application of audio technology, with products exported to fifty countries worldwide from their original headquarters. Operating under the philosophy 'Actually, we are scientists,' founder Siggy Amft, who studied physics at the University of Hanover specializing in plasma physics and electro-acoustics, built the company on scientific precision and the belief that curiosity should drive innovation to define the framework of the possible and push its limits further each day. Based at Planckstraße 9-11, D-32052 Herford, Germany, T+A operates as a boutique manufacturer with a team of fifteen designers and developers who create every device in their headquarters, maintaining complete control over the design and manufacturing process to ensure the highest possible quality. Under current leadership including COO Conradin Amft, the company has grown to employ between 7-9 highly specialized professionals while maintaining their commitment to developing each product to perfection before release, taking the time necessary as a family business to achieve acoustic excellence. T+A's comprehensive product portfolio spans amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, phono modules, audio cables, speaker cables, power cables, power strips, CD players, network streamers, turntables, loudspeakers, and headphones, all designed and manufactured in Germany with meticulous attention to detail and scientific rigor. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to pushing technological boundaries, with their founder's love of music and technology driving a belief in science and the laws of physics as the foundation for creating acoustic treasures that serve audiophile music lovers worldwide. T+A maintains strong connections to the academic community through participation in the TU 9 network's Deutschlandstipendium program, supporting gifted young people studying electro-technology, physics, information technology, and marketing while offering career opportunities in their technical departments. With a published balance sheet total of 8M€ in 2023 (representing a +5.8% growth compared to the previous year), T+A continues to operate successfully as a specialized manufacturer focused on High-End products for customers who demand perfect quality and German engineering excellence. The company maintains an active LinkedIn presence with 315 followers, showcasing their products and achievements while engaging with the global audio community through social media channels including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, all while upholding their tagline of 'Engineering Emotion' through decades of scientific innovation and manufacturing expertise.