It is not hard
to appreciate the creative gifts of love,
music and art. They offer a unique opportunity
to express and experience the ongoing song
of life, and through them we can celebrate
the immense diversity of culture.
Audio Reference
Co’s goal is to help you maximise your
musical experience by bringing together a
diverse range of very special audio gear covering
all budgets.
The synergy of combining the right components
makes a significant difference to how we hear
what musicians, singers and composers seek
to bring to us, and we would like to share
our experience with you to help you discover
more about what is possible.
Your expectation
of music is very personal - no one else has
your set of ears, so please be wary of those
who hand you a brand sales pitch. Rather we
would like to offer you an experience from
an extensive range of Hi-Fi and Home Theatre
gear that will enhance your musical journey.
Choosing audio
gear solely based on reviews, because it’s
cheap, or because it’s someone’s
favourite - won’t necessarily make it
right for you or your situation.
If you want to discover and maximise what’s
possible within your budget, then we invite
you to give us a ring and book some time with
us at our Hamilton studios, where we encourage
you to bring along your music and enjoy the
time auditioning without interruption. The
time will be devoted to your coming away knowing
what and why various options work for you
and you might also end up with some new components
that you will be able to truly appreciate
and enjoy for many years.
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Mezz Gallery: A contemporary
art gallery on the mezzanine floor
with regular exhibitions by established
artists.
- Audio
Reference: Hi-Fi / Home Theatre
retail shop with three luxury audition
lounges and showroom.
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With our tiny
NZ market it can be a challenge to put together
a serious Hi-Fi system. When I started to
get serious about Hi-Fi a number of years
ago I found it difficult to find the experience
I was looking for.
In the end, I travelled to Australia, Gemany,
Italy, Japan, Taiwan and the USA to learn
what the rest of the world was listening to.
It was a journey of discovery, but what I
discovered made it well worthwhile. Each year,
I go back to keep in touch.
That’s
why Audio Reference Co came together, to live
out our passion by offering a diverse range
of selected audio gear - from entry level
to unique high end products - in contemporary
studios. We aim to bring to the market an
opportunity for a more complete and enjoyable
experience of what’s possible.
We
are the exclusive NZ agents for a wide range
of audio gear. We also include a select range
of other brands to be sure you will be presented
with a unique experience. We also sell a range
of our products through a selection of other
Hi-Fi resellers.
When choosing
what gear and brands to bring to market we
ensure they offer something unique at their
price point or in their market segment. You
may not recognise some of our brand names
as some are niche players in their field,
however you can be sure that they are all
innovative leaders and worth an audition.
We value the
many diverse approaches to audio whether it’s
through solid state, hybrid or tube components,
the many cable permeations or the array of
speaker variations, because each has its place.
We are not dogmatic about what’s best,
but by spending time with us you will soon
be able to tell us what you like - that’s
what’s important!
