On the Water (Literally) with Ian Colquhoun of Axiom, Bryston, and Magnum Dynalab

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is is once again joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio. This time, they’re on Ian’s boat having a conversation about the ins and outs and what-have-yous of hi-fi manufacturing in the 21st century, with topics including the current trade war, as well as the unconsidered logistics of this sort of work. Ian’s company, Colquhoun Audio Laboratories, owns the Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum Dynalab audio brands.

Sources:

“Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/axiom-audio-s-ian-colquhoun-and-nrc-origin-dr-floyd-toole-music-types-twin-tweeters-measurements/

“Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC” on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast: https://www.soundstage.life/e/axiom-audio-s-ian-colquhoun-and-nrc-origin-dr-floyd-toole-music-types-twin-tweeters-measurements/

Chapters:
00:00:00 Announcement
00:00:31 Introductions and a history lesson
00:06:02 A revolution in manufacturing
00:10:17 Making stuff in the current geopolitical climate
00:13:02 Tariffs and such
00:26:11 The unconsidered logistics
00:29:23 Outro music: “Get Outta Way” by Where’s Lulu?