Klipsch has owned the Aragon and Acurus brands of electronics since 2001 when they bought out Mondial. On April 27 it was announced that the rights to both brand names had been acquired by Indy Audio Labs, a hi-fi startup launched in late 2008.

 

Klipsch had ceased production of the Aragon line of electronics separates in 2005. Indy Audio Labs, formed by two former Klipsch engineers Rick Santiago and Ted Moore, will be announcing new product under both brand names in early 1010. The Aragon line will remain their high end solid state separates collection, and the Acurus line will feature value oriented electronics.  In the meantime, Indy Audio Labs will support existing Aragon hardware.

 

It's nice to see another mid-fi separates contender (re)entering the ring after such a long, dry spell of inactivity in that sector. With no new product from the likes of ATI, Adcom, Sherbourn and Audio Refinement, here's hoping that the new Aragon and Acurus lines offer discriminating hi-fi enthusiasts on a budget quality equipment with modern features. Looking forward to more announcements on these lines, and they'll be on the front page of AV Enthusiast when they come.