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Founded in 1950 as Yuki Precision Co., Ltd. (由紀精密株式会社) in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Yukiseimitsu Audio represents the high-end audio division of a precision manufacturing company with over 70 years of expertise in extreme environment equipment development and precision machining. Headquartered at 370 Enzo, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 253-0084, the parent company Yuki Precision has built its reputation developing equipment for space, medical applications, and precision components for watch and aviation industries. Drawing from this extensive precision engineering background, Yukiseimitsu Audio entered the high-end audio market in June 2020 with the announcement of their analog record player 'AP-0', later launching the refined AP-01 model in March 2023. The company's mission 'Making the world happy through the power of manufacturing' (ものづくりの力で世界を幸せに) drives their pursuit of creating 'precision machines' that capture the smallest information in record grooves. Their flagship AP-01 turntable features innovative technologies including magnetic bearing, conductive platter, independent pitch controller, and a straight tone arm with unique brake mechanism, earning prestigious recognition including the 2024 Analog Magazine Gold Award and 2023 MJ Technology of the Year in the Analog Device Category. Operating from both their main facility in Chigasaki and a tech design office in Shin-Yokohama, Yukiseimitsu Audio maintains an active presence at Japanese audio exhibitions and continues applying decades of precision manufacturing excellence to revolutionize analog audio reproduction for discerning audiophiles worldwide.