Business Punk magazine visits Steinway Lyngdorf

Business Punk magazine visits Steinway Lyngdorf

Business Punk magazine visits Steinway Lyngdorf

Close up of Steinway & Sons Model D loudspeaker

Susi von den Stemmen, a profilic journalists writing for cars, travels, sports and many other lifestyle topics, visited the Steinway Lyngdorf headquarter to see how the loudspeakers and electronics are made, and to experience first-hand how a Steinway & Sons audio systems sounds like. Here are some of her impressions: 

“Welcome to Steinway Lyngdorf – a place where you can exchange the tranquillity of Denmark for what is perhaps the most radical musical experience in the world.”

“From the outside, the factory looks unspectacular: a few halls, clean lines, Scandinavian simplicity. Inside, however, black lacquer gleams like freshly tuned grand pianos, bronze frames shimmer, and loudspeakers stand like sculptures in a museum. This is not a place for tinkering; this is a place for building sound.”

“The first listening is not a concert, it’s a revelation. Two speakers, an inconspicuous sound calibration – and suddenly a stage opens up that seems larger than any concert hall. Strings emerge out of nowhere, singers stand in the room as if they were physically present. No sound colouration, no harshness, just pure truth in the sound. Anyone who thinks they know music will realise here that what they knew before was only a sketch.”

“People travel to Denmark to find peace and quiet. I travelled to Skive – and lost my peace and quiet. Because when a Steinway Lyngdorf system gets going, there’s no room left for background noise. Only for what really matters: music so real, so clear, so alive that even Beethoven would get goosebumps.” 

Read her full article here (in German).

 

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Steinway Lyngdorf Takes Ownership of Nexgentec Audio Brand and Products

Steinway Lyngdorf Takes Ownership of Nexgentec Audio Brand and Products

Steinway Lyngdorf Takes Ownership of Nexgentec Audio Brand and Products

Steinway Lyngdorf headquarters

Steinway Lyngdorf, the Danish audio pioneer renowned for leading breakthroughs in digital amplification and room correction technology, is proud to announce that SL Audio A/S has taken ownership of the Nexgentec Audio brand and product portfolio—globally recognized for its industryleading Audio-over-IP solutions in the marine and luxury residential sectors. This strategic integration deepens Steinway Lyngdorf’s leadership in audio innovation and expands our capacity to develop and deliver worldclass, fully in-house engineered solutions.

As part of this transition, the core team behind Nexgentec—Rico Vögeli, founder and CEO, and Boas Hochstrasser, CTO—have joined a newly established Swiss branch office of SL Audio A/S, where they will continue to develop and support the product line under the Nexgentec name. While the former Nexgentec Audio company has ceased operations, the new branch—SL Audio A/S, Skive, Branch Konolfingen—will serve as the foundation for the brand’s continued evolution. This structure ensures Nexgentec’s advanced Audioover-IP solutions remain aligned with Steinway Lyngdorf’s exacting standards for innovation, integration, and engineering precision.

“Joining Steinway Lyngdorf is an exciting new chapter, said Rico Vögeli, founder of Nexgentec Audio. “We now have the R&D muscle, in-house engineering expertise and production capabilities to keep developing the systems we’re passionate about—while expanding our reach through one of the most respected names in highend audio.”

A Renewal of Vision and Continuity

Nexgentec has earned admiration in the high-end marine and residential markets for its compact, energyefficient hardware, proprietary software, and exceptional user control. These attributes have made Nexgentec a favorite among European integrators and align seamlessly with Steinway Lyngdorf’s commitment to delivering sophisticated, high-performance audio experiences that integrate beautifully into architectural and lifestyle settings.

“Rico and Boas have developed a truly unique platform for Audio-over-IP distribution,” said Thomas Birkelund, CEO and CTO of Steinway Lyngdorf. “As a company known for our engineering-led culture, we immediately saw the potential to support and scale their vision. By bringing the brand and its engineering team under the SL Audio umbrella, we’re ensuring a future where reliability, innovation, and integration go hand-in-hand—whether on land or at sea.”

Expanding into the Marine and Hospitality Sectors

With Nexgentec’s proven expertise in the marine sector—having equipped many of the world’s leading superyachts—Steinway Lyngdorf will deepen its focus on high-end marine audio. In the future, Steinway Lyngdorf will leverage our extensive network of U.S.-based custom integrators, to introduce Nexgentec’s Audio-over-IP solutions to the North American market. Sales channels will remain separate between the two companies but the shared knowledge base opens new opportunities across luxury residences, commercial environments, hospitality properties, and private resort developments for Nexgentec.

Engineering Excellence—All Under One Roof

Since its inception, Steinway Lyngdorf has upheld a steadfast commitment to in-house research, product development, and manufacturing. With Nexgentec’s integration, we bring their proven AoIP technology into our engineering ecosystem—further reinforcing our reputation as an uncompromising innovator and preferred OEM partner for discerning brands worldwide.

Looking Ahead: Innovation, Expansion, Partnership

As Steinway Lyngdorf and Nexgentec enter the next chapter, we intend to:

  • Leverage decades of combined experience to fuel the development of new, high-performance products.
  • Help introduce Nexgentec’s proven AoIP technology to expanded their own dealer and distributor networks across international luxury residential, marine and commercial markets.
  • Sustain the uncompromising quality of support and service that integrators and clients expect.
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