Legendary Sound Quality From the World’s Best Hi-Fi Audio Brands
Explore the brands we carry, learn more about what makes them special & gain insight on why we’re passionate about what they do.
Featured Brands
Stereo Stereo offers hi-fi audio components from more than a dozen reputable brands, all selected for dedication to their craft and ability to meet our exacting performance standards. The brands highlighted here are among the personal favorites of our team, particularly owner Michael Klein, in addition to being consistent customer favorites.
For a full list of all the hi-fi audio brands we carry, click here.
Wilson Audio
ABOUT THE BRAND: With a dedication to incredible sound quality and visually stunning design, Wilsons are a highly desirable option for your stereo system. Every Wilson speaker is made in the USA according to exacting audio science standards, making this beloved brand a true icon in the hi-fi industry.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: Stereo Stereo owner Michael Klein’s love for this brand runs deep. “Having been in this industry for over 50 years, I’ve always loved Wilson Audio,” he says. “Every time I walk into the showroom and see Wilson speakers, I get chills.”
Stereo Stereo is proud to be the only authorized Wilson dealer within 200 miles of the Pittsburgh metro area. Learn more about the brand here.
KEF
ABOUT THE BRAND: Since 1961, KEF has been providing reliably high-quality speakers with a passion for innovation. The brand’s initials stand for Kent Engineering & Foundry, with the “Kent” in that name referring to the town in England where the company is headquartered. To this day, many of KEF’s product lines are manufactured in the original factory in Kent.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: “I adore that British sound and aesthetic,” Michael says of KEF. Noting the brand’s clean, minimalistic designs, he describes them as looking “simple,” but delivering sound and quality that is “so much more” than minimal. This is a brand that commands respect in the industry, with Michael noting that KEF has achieved “many firsts in a category where firsts are hard to come by.”
Audio Research
ABOUT THE BRAND: With a factory located in Minneapolis, Audio Research is another made-in-USA audio brand delivering consistency and quality across many decades. Unlike cheap modern tech, Audio Research’s products are built to last, even with heavy use, and are made to be repaired, with service supported by its passionate team of employees.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: For Michael, Audio Research’s hi-fi amps deliver “emotion. Soul. Excitement.” Noting that they “force you to pay attention” to what you’re hearing, Michael notes that “every time I turn one on, I wait for the tubes to warm up a bit and my heart starts beating faster. Every time.”
Harmonic Resolution Systems
ABOUT THE BRAND: Founded by an engineer, Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) creates high-performance audio racks and bases that will blow you away. Backed by multiple patents and a wide range of proprietary technologies, these audio component rack systems have become a must-have item for the finest systems we curate.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: Even with decades of hi-fi experience under his belt, Michael was blown away the first time he experienced the difference in sound quality that HRS racks deliver. “When I first used an HRS audio stand on a particularly sensitive system, the change in sound was profound. Issues that we had been working on vanished. It wasn’t until we installed these racks that we could enjoy the system without distracting aberrations.”
Rega Research
ABOUT THE BRAND: Hand-assembled in their factory in the South East of England, Rega Research’s hi-fi stereo components are a reflection of the brand’s decades-long dedication to perfection. Powered by curiosity and passionate engineering, Rega Research produces a satisfying balance between form and function with all of its products.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: As a true original himself, Michael always identifies with a maverick. Like his favorite Fleetwood Mac song, Michael admires Rega Research’s ability to go their own way. Rather than continuing the trend of making “big, bulky” turntables, Rega’s designs are “light, rigid and oh, so musical.” We’re proud to carry more than 15 of their products in our showroom.
Shunyata Research
ABOUT THE BRAND: Cables aren’t usually the stuff of fantasy, even for the most dedicated audiophiles, but when you hear a system that uses Shunyata Research cables, you’ll become as obsessed as we are. Rooted in science and research, Shunyata makes its beautiful, precise cables in Seattle.
WHY WE LOVE THEM: When Stereo Stereo was still in its infancy, Michael was driven by a strong desire to find a state-of-the-art cable and power product line. Praising their “intelligent engineering,” Michael says that “Shunyata has taught me about the importance of starting one’s music system with power and cables. Clients are amazed and ecstatic once they hear what a properly designed system is capable of with the addition of Shunyata’s products.”
All Our Brands
We are proud to stock products from these excellent high-end audio manufacturers:
Atoll Electronique
Audio Research
Bel Canto
Bluesound
Degritter
Dr. Feickert Analogue
Eversolo
Harmonic Resolution Systems
HiFi Rose
KEF
NAD
Quadraspire
Record Doctor
Rega Research
Shunyata Research
Silent Angel
Solidsteel
U-Turn Audio
WADAX
Wharfedale
Wattson Audio