Neodio
Background
As an electronics engineer and music lover, Stéphane Even could not understand why he only rarely experienced moments of “pure grace” with his Hi-Fi system, despite the fact that he had good quality CDs and equipment. Ultimately, his dissatisfaction as a purchaser of high quality sound reproduction led him to leave his job as R&D Manager in a large company to become a Hi-Fi electronics manufacturer. And so it was that the Neodio brand was born in 2001.
Technology is only a means, not an end in itself
For Stéphane Even, the only thing that really matters is the realism of the music, and the emotions that it generates. The search for technical perfection only interests him if it contributes to expressing the music’s complexity and its nuances. It is essential to differentiate the aspects of technical performance that genuinely add to the listening experience in human terms, from figures that are highlighted in marketing material. For example, what is the point in reducing an amplifier’s distortion to virtually zero, if the speakers then generate 100 times more? Why abandon PCM for DSD when we do not know how to fully exploit the CD format?
THE SIX BLUE PROGRAM COMMITMENTS
DESIGN
products that can be repaired beyond the warranty period. Avoid components with a high obsolescence rate in electronic products and prioritize a well-spaced-out layout rather than an ultra-dense one.
GUARANTEE
all new products released onto the market from November 2022 onwards for 10 years to the first buyer. In the event of resale, there is a 3-year guarantee.
MAKE
products to last using proven techniques.
ENHANCE
products already sold with upgrades when possible.
ASSEMBLE ALL PRODUCTS IN FRANCE
with a majority of parts made in France.
REMOVE
all plastic in packaging wherever possible.