In a significant shift for Australia's high-end audio landscape, Advance Audio Australia has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Accuphase, effective April 1st, 2025. The transition marks the end of a decades-long era under Arena Distributors as owner Pierre Wiggers prepares for retirement and passes the baton to a trusted industry peer.

Accuphase, the legendary Japanese manufacturer synonymous with refinement, performance, and engineering excellence, is held in near-mythic regard by audiophiles and industry professionals alike. The brand’s longstanding presence in Australia has been carefully stewarded for over 30 years by Arena Distributors. That stewardship now enters a new phase under the guidance of Advance Audio, a name already well-entrenched in the premium audio sector.

Nigel Ng, General Manager of Advance Audio Australia, speaking with StereoNET, expressed pride and humility in taking responsibility:

I'm extremely grateful and humbled to be entrusted with the fifty-year legacy of Accuphase in Australia. Accuphase is revered by the industry as one of the pillars of excellence in our industry, representing excellence in not just their performance, but their ethics and strong moral compass. It is a brand that is respected by its competitors, proudly presented by those who own it and sought after by everyone else, so to be entrusted with it is a huge honour and one that myself and the team will respect for many years to come.

The handover between Arena and Advance Audio has been described as seamless, with both parties working closely to ensure continuity of supply and support. As such, Accuphase stock is already available through Advance Audio, with key models such as the E-5000 Integrated Amplifier and the striking DP-770 CD Player set to headline the offering.

Accuphase's E-5000 represents the pinnacle of the brand’s integrated amplifier line, combining formidable power with refined musicality. Meanwhile, the DP-770—described by Ng as “oh-so-sexy”—is a CD player that embodies the brand's obsession with precision and sonic purity, showcasing just how much life remains in physical media.

For the thousands of Australian audiophiles who have long held Accuphase gear in high regard, this transition is both a farewell and a renewal. Arena's legacy of nurturing the brand's stature locally is indelible, but so is the optimism surrounding Advance Audio's stewardship.

With a reputation for premium distribution and a passion for high-fidelity excellence, Advance Audio appears well-placed to carry the Accuphase name into its next chapter.

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