That's a big statement, but affordable they are. One thing is clear, from their tabletop retro-styled radios, through to their flagship amplifier, Dared Audio's designs revolve around the humble 'valve'.

Mixing the old with the new, Dared Audio says:

Working with innovative DSP processing design houses that are close by, we were the first to introduce in circa 2004 the connectivity via USB of our products to computing devices: an industry first for a valve amplification system. Just one of our many innovations.

Our amplifiers are designed based on simplicity using unique audio techniques which are crafted to bring unique and pleasing aesthetics with functionality in line with listening pleasure. The Ultimate Sound Experience!

Heading up Dared's Melbourne distribution is Craig Wu, of Wucorp Pty Ltd. Wu first came across Dared Audio in 2006 and fell in love with the original MP5 driving JBL 4410A speakers.

For a $599 unit it had no right to sound as good as it did and being a hybrid unit has plenty of punch to drive my speakers which were rated at  90 dB SPL. - Craig Wu.

Last year, noticing Dared Audio had no presence in Australia, Wu siezed the opportunity to represent the brand in Melbourne and launched the product range at the 2014 Australian HiFi & AV Show. According to Wu, the amplifiers were well received and perfectly matched with Krix Speakers, whom he shared an exhibition room with.

Things are on the up and up for Dared Audio, with six new products having been released including two phono stages, KT150 SET amp, a special edition 845 SET amp, and two pairs of Rogers BBC studio monitor speakers.

In these early stages for Dared Audio in Australia, Wu has already signed up two dealers in Melbourne, as well as maintaining a full equiped demo room in Balwyn. As Wu expands the reach of Dared Audio, dealers are currently being sought in Sydney.

StereoNET will be taking a closer look at the Dared Audio range. Stay tuned for product reviews.

For more information, visit Dared Audio Australia.