James Tanner + Colquhoun Audio to acquire Bryston

Congrats to Ian and co! A real power move.

That’s interesting....
wonder if we will see some of the HT pre amp tech flow down into the axiom line. Like to see something like 9.4.6 ...

Some updated videos posted 2020.
https://bryston.com/axiom-audio-factory-tour-and-interview/

I've heard some of these stories before. Ian tells them well. Always fun to see the factory. Glad we could get our kids there a few years ago.
Some fun memories of that dock....

At the Axiom 35th anniversary gathering, James was a hit talking to the Axiomites!

Sounds like Bryston and Axiom will continue to operate as two separate brands. That eliminates the worry of whether the brand ought to be Axiom, Bryston, Axyston or Braxiom.

Originally Posted by Mojo

Sounds like Bryston and Axiom will continue to operate as two separate brands. That eliminates the worry of whether the brand ought to be Axiom, Bryston, Axyston or Braxiom.

That make sense ... a lot of companies have a high and lower end brand. Many produce the exact same product with only a label change. Axiom & Bryston are a bit more differentiated then that but I’m sure there will be more crossover over time now.

The First time I heard of this kind of thing was from a science teacher in junior high who told us about visiting the Bayer Aspirin factory. He told us that that were running two production lines with the only difference being that the pills coming from one were stamped with a “B” and the other an “A”

Looks like Bryston is moving much of their manufacturing to the Axiom location in Dwight. I suspect this will require facility expansion.

https://globalnews.ca/news/7604652/peterborough-audio-electronics-bryston-sold-relocate-muskoka/

This is only the end of the beginning.

Axiom + Bryston = win win. Both companies offer superb products and incredible customer service. Bryston is arguably the better known in the market and this coupling should allow for Axiom to benefit from that exposure. Axiom may finally get the notoriety they have long deserved. Can't wait for the factory tour once the dust settles.

Having a good succession plan is key for when those who started companies decide it is time to retire.
Ian however we know is good till at least age 90.
thank goodness