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EST.
2014
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
MoFi Distribution, sister company of the legendary remastering
label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, is proud to be the exclusive distributor of some of the world’s finest audio brands in the US and Canada.
Each of our brands has been carefully selected for sound quality, build quality, value and the ability to bring you closer to the Original Master Recording. We’ve partnered with passionate
dealers across North America that can properly represent our brands and offer customers a great experience they’ll never
forget.
NORBERT SCHMIEDManaging Director
JON DERDANational Sales & Marketing
Manager
BEN NEWHALLEastern Regional Sales Manager
GREG FITZGERALDCustomer Service
Manager
EMILY BARNEYOperations Manger
GREG BOYAJAINOperations Assistant
JIM FRICKLEDigital Marketing
Manager
MEET OUR TEAM
RICH ZIDELMoFi Representative
Eastern Canada
LENNY MAYEUXNational Specialty
Audio Manager
OUR HUB LOCATIONS
LAS VEGAS10,000 ft2
(929 m2)
CHICAGO25,000 ft2
(2,323 m2)
OUR BRANDS
WHY MOFI?MoFi Distribution is proud to offer uncompromised dealer
support on all our distributed lines and products with dedicated departments to sales, product support, & marketing.
We pride ourselves on providing our dealers with the tools and resources they need to grow and educate themselves on our distributed products.
With 2 centrally located warehouses our ship times average just
a few days in transit. Getting your orders to you that much faster.
ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDINGS
Mobile Fidelity's first and foremost goal was to offer faithfully
reproduced high fidelity recordings that would compliment the
numerous advances occurring in audio delivery systems.
Throughout its history, Mobile Fidelity has remained true to this
goal, pioneering state-of-the-art technologies and setting
audiophile standards that remain in place today.
Founded: 1977 by Brad Miller
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Brand portfolio: Vinyl LPs, CDs, & Vinyl Accessories
Price range: $5 - $50
Philosophy: Making music sound its absolute best, regardless of
the time and cost involved.
Product range: Ultradisc UHR™ SACD, Ultradisc II Gold CD, GAIN
2™, Ultra Analog LP, Silver Label LP, 45RPM, Ultradisc One-Step,
Vinyl Accessories
Website: http://www.mofi.com/
2017 2019 20182018 2019
AWARD WINNING ACCESSORIES YEAR-AFTER-YEAR
FROM THE STUDIO INTO YOUR HOME
Each product is the result of collaboration with some of the
industry’s finest engineers and stems from years of studio
experience. Our turntables, cartridges, and phono preamplifiers
are designed to spotlight what Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
continues to do with its famous Original Master Recordings:
Getting you closer to what the original artist intended.
Founded: 2015 by MoFi Distribution
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Brand portfolio: Hi-Fi Turntables, Phono Cartridges, Phono
Preamps, & Vinyl Accessories
Price range: $ 199 - $2,499
Philosophy: Getting you closer to what the original artist
intended.
Product range: UltraDeck, Studio Deck, MasterTracker,
UltraTracker, StudiopTracker, UltraPhono, StudioPhono
Website: http://www.mofielectronics.com/
“Rock-solid pitch stability, while that metal-
bodied cartridge really gets ‘under the skin’ of
the music you choose to play, emphasizing the
value and engineering on offer here.”
EISA BEST PRODUCT 2019-2020
2019 EDITORS CHOICE
“The UltraDeck is a smartly
conceived and finely honed design
that’s already earning its place as an
instant classic.”
2018 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
“Herb wasn't the only one impressed:
Votes from seven different Stereophile
reviewers propelled this US-made
product to the top.”
OUTSANDING PRODUCT
“The overall look is sleek, with the
contrasting finishes on the deck's upper
surface, and those hints of citrous
breaking up the Spinal Tappishness of
it.”
2019 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
“Right from the start I was struck by
the sense of presence and immediacy
in the MoFi’s playback.”
To this day Wharfedale is one of the fastest growing Hi-Fi companies inthe world. By staying true to its historical British background and pursuit
of product excellence, Wharfedale continues to meet the demands ofboth loyal and new owners.
Founded: 1932 by Gilbert BriggsCountry of Origin: England
Brand portfolio: Hi-Fi and Home Cinema LoudspeakersPrice range: $199 - $9,995Philosophy: Good value and well-built. Best value in every price
category.Product range: Airedale Heritage, Denton, Jade, Diamond 100, EVOSignature, Achromatic, DX-1 HCP, MS-100 HCP, UPC
Website: http://www.wharfedaleusa.com
BRITAIN’S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKER
2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
Wharfedale Diamond 11.2
“A beguiling combination of alacrity
and richness make it difficult not to
hanker for the Rex II”
2018 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
Wharfedale Diamond 225
“The Wharfedale isn't transcendent; it's
just darn good, and an exceptional
value.”
OUTSTANDING
Wharfedale Diamond D330
“A compact, affordable and smart-
looking floorstander that offers
surprising levels of performance for the
money.”
Quad products have displayed originality in design, born from a full and
proper understanding of every aspect of sound reproduction. A world
leader in audio amplifier and electrostatic speaker design, Quad has,
over the years, made a major contribution to the improvement of sound
quality.
Founded: 1936 by Peter Walker
Country of Origin: England
Brand portfolio: Hi-Fi and Home Cinema Electronics and Loudspeakers
Price range: Speakers - $995 - $17,995
Price range: Electronics - $799 - $10,995
Philosophy: The closest approach to the original sound.
Product range: ESL, QC, Platinum, Elite, L stereo monitor, Vena
Website: http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/
THE CLOSEST APPROACH TO THE ORIGNAL SOUND
2019, 2018, & 2017 EDITOR’S CHOICE
Quad ESL2812
“No amount of money will buy a
speaker that does definitively better the
things that the Quads do well.”
2018 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
Quad S-2”’superbly clean,’ correlating with the
speaker's high perceived purity and clarity.”
2019 & 2017 EDITOR’S CHOICE
Quad Artera Play
“No amount of money will buy a
speaker that does definitively better the
things that the Quads do well.”
2019 & 2017 EDITOR’S CHOICE
Quad Artera Stereo
“No amount of money will buy a
speaker that does definitively better the
things that the Quads do well.”
AUTHENTIC, CLASSIC, ORIGINAL
Founded by KEF’s first employee and senior designer, originally
intended for the DIY market Falcon Loudspeakers spread it’swings into full production and continues it’s legacy of tradition,heritage, innovation together with industry-leading attention to
detail and quality continues to inspire our quest for perfection.
Founded: 1972 by Malcom JonesCountry of Origin: England
Brand portfolio: Hi-Fi LoudspeakersPrice range: $1,995 - $26,995Philosophy: Designed for life, built for performance.
Product range: BBC LS3/5a, R.A.M., & Falcon ReferenceWebsite: https://www.falconloudspeakers.co.uk/
2018 RECCOMENDED COMPONENT
Falcon LS3/5a
“Falcon Acoustics' BBC-licensed LS3/5a
loudspeaker proved capable of delivering
"expression, transparency, [and] tonal
purity." This [is a] true vintage reissue.”
HIGHLY COMMENDED, RECOMMENDED, & EDITORS CHOICE
Falcon RAM Studio 30
“An unusual blend of traditional tech and
modern design practice, here's a deceptively
capable floorstander.”
PRECISION IN SOUND
Manger loudspeakers are loved for their highly natural audio
reproduction, the ability to surface existing details in sound that
many other systems fail to match due to their construction and
design. We've heard numerous times that a Manger
loudspeaker is typically the last audio system that you will buy.
Both from audiophiles as well as pro audio engineers.
Founded: 1969 by Josef W. Manger
Country of Origin: Bavaria, Germany
Brand portfolio: Passive and active loudspeakers with the
unique Manger sound transducer.
Price range: $3,995 - $31,995
Philosophy: Loudspeaker for music lovers. Based on biology.
Handcrafted with passion.
Product range: s1, p1, p2, c1, z1, w1, & i1
Website: http://www.mangeraudio.com/
PIEGA is committed to providing best-in-class loudspeakers and superiorsound quality, enabling music to not only be heard but also felt andexperienced. Through innovation, ingenious materials and a lot of
courage to blaze new trails, PIEGA builds loudspeakers for you to enjoy aperfect musical experience – and have been doing so for over 30 years.
Founded: 1986 by Kurt Scheuch & Leo Greiner
Country of Origin: SwitzerlandBrand portfolio: Hi-Fi LoudspeakersPhilosophy: Building premium sound and design loudspeakers so you
don't just hear the music - you see, feel and experience.Product range: Master, Coax, Premium, Premium Wireless, Tmicro,Classic, Install, & Subwoofer
Website: https://piega.ch/en
EXPECT MORE
Dr. Feickert Analogue was founded in 2002 by Dr. Christian Feickert, amusic lover and choir singer with a PhD in Physics/Chemistry. The brandis currently available in over 30 countries. Owning countless record
players since the age of 13, he became acutely aware of the commonflaws to various turntable designs. Consequently, he sought out to
create a perfect turntable design in the tradition of “Black ForestCraftsmanship,” whereby a product should last a lifetime.
Founded: 2002 by Christian FeickertCountry of Origin: GermanyBrand portfolio: Hi-Fi Turntables, Tonearms, & Analog Accessories
Price range: $95 - $10,995Philosophy: “Black Forest Craftsmanship” - A product should last alifetime.
Product range: Volare, Woodpecker, Blackbird, Firebird, Linear, Adjust+,Platter Speed, Protractor
Website: http://www.feickert.org/
PRECISION MEETS FORM, MUSICALITY MEETS PRECISION
2018 & 2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENTDr. Feickert Analogue Firebird Turntable
”A sensation of gliding smoothness and a
sophistication of leading-edge transients.”
2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENTDr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird Turntable
“I admired the Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird the
minute I set it up. After a couple of weeks, I was
ready to propose marriage."
2019 & 2018 EDITORS’ CHOICEDr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker Turntable
“The Woodpecker proved itself to be a very capable
platform for vinyl playback that should serve its
owner far into the future.”
METICULOUSLY CRAFTED
For more than thirty-years, Koetsu has masterfully blended the
highest purity technical materials with ones of natural beauty to
create the most sought after cartridges in the world. Every
Koetsu cartridge is hand made in Japan and inherently limited in
nature.
Founded: 1970s by Yoshiaki Sugano
Country of Origin: Japan
Brand portfolio: Handmade Phono Cartridges
Price range: $2,495 - $14,995
Philosophy: Japanese craftsmanship to produce the most
beautiful sounding cartridges in the world.
Product range: Goldline, Rosewood, Urushi, Onyx, Azule,
Rhodonite, Coralstone, Blue Lace
Website: http://koetsuaudio.com/
2019 RECCOMENDED COMPONENT
Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum
"seemed engineered to do nothing but
hold my attention—my pleasurable
fascination—as it showed me the art
behind the music."
2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
Koetsu Onyx Platinum
“smitten by its abilities to let music sound
colorful, forceful, well textured, and
downright human when called for.”
2019 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Koetsu Rosewood
“exposed extremely subtle, almost
subliminal instrumental textures”
RECCOMENDED COMPONENT
Koetsu Rosewood Mono & Standard
“exposed extremely subtle, almost
subliminal instrumental textures”
Thomas Schick handcrafts each product in Germany using the highestquality materials for the job. Schick tonearms utilize tightly tolerancedpolished ball bearings to eliminate friction or stick effect so all you hear
is the music from the LP.
Founded: by Thomas SchickCountry of Origin: GermanyBrand portfolio: Hi-Fi Tonearms, Turntables, Phono Cartridges
Price range: $295 - $1995Product range: Schick 12, Schick 9, Schick 14, 10.5 MoFi edition, 12.0Mofi Edition, Graphite headshell, Tonearm cable
Website: http://thomas-schick.com/en/
GERMAN INGENUITY
THE LOWEST LOSS WITH THE HIGHEST OUTPUT
Founded by master cartridge maker Mr. Yoshio Matsudaira in
2004, the goal was to pursue and develop the ultimate dream
cartridges. Mr. Matsudaira has been a highly sought after
designer of high performance cartridges, with a client list that
has included respected barands such as Koetsu, Air Tight,
Miyabi, Luxman, Supex and Audio Craft.
Founded: 2004 by Yoshio Matsudaira
Country of Origin: Japan
Brand portfolio: Handmade Phono Cartridges
Price range: $2,495 - $14,995
Philosophy: Pursue and develop the ultimate dream cartridges.
Product range: Signature Platinum, Signature Gold, Ultra Eminet
EX, Hyper Eminet EX, Eminet EX
Website: http://www.mysoniclab.com/
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2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
My Sonic Lab Ultra Stage 1030 Transformer
"Real life is never grainy. Neither is the sound of
my records through My Sonic Lab's Ultra Eminent
Ex and Stage 1030 step-up transformer."
2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent Ex
”Less mechanical than any other MC
I've experienced."
Beautifully crafted racks from the one of the world’s first Italian
furniture brands in the Hi-Fi Industry. Utilizing generations of designtechniques, Solidsteel was one of the first companies to incorporatespikes and ceramic shelves in their designs. Solidsteel deems it’s work “A
labor of love and a passion for music.”
Founded: 1990 by Moreno Conti
Country of Origin: ItalyBrand portfolio: Hi-Fi racks, cabinets, audio stands, speaker stands and
wall-shelves.Price range: $50 - $3999Philosophy: To serve the music and nothing else.
Product range: NS Series, SS, Series, S Series, WS Series, & Hyper SpikeWebsite: http://www.solidsteel.it/
MADE IN ITALY
LEAVE THE LIFTING TO OUR
Little Fwend is the automatic tonearm lifter that has one
mission. It lifts the tonearm up at the inevitable end of a vinyl
record. It does it safely. It does it smoothly. It does it looking
good.
Founded: 2014
Country of Origin: Norway
Brand portfolio: Analog tonearm lifters
Price range: $249
Philosophy: Safe. Smooth. Silent.
Product range: High, Low, & Disco
Website: http://www.littlefwend.com/
”One of the most well-conceived, well-packaged,
well-made audio accessories I've encountered."
2019 RECOMMENDED COMPONENT
THE CERAMIC DIFFERNCE
Cutting edge technology from one of the leading manufacturers
of high end audio products – the ultimate direct coupling
technique for your audio components, composed by ultra-
hardened ceramic balls in high-precision coupling devices.
Better resolution, better soundstage, better dynamics. And
better music.
Founded: 1996 by Luis Fernandes
Country of Origin: Germany
Brand portfolio: Isolation feet
Price range: $229 - $699
Philosophy: Every new product has a scientific background,
paired with a strong passion for music.
Product range: Cera Family
Website: https://www.finite-elemente.eu/en/
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS LISTEN
Balanced Audio Technology continues to strive for excellence in
every aspect of business—from their emphasis on exceptional
customer support to innovation in product design and, most
importantly, to the musical enjoyment provided by every
component we manufacture. Balanced Audio Technology: All
you need to do is listen.
Founded: 1995 by Steve Bednarski and Victor Khomenko
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Brand portfolio: Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, Phono stages, DACs
Price range: $6,000 - $50,000
Philosophy: “Balanced is better.”
Product range: Rex & VK Series
Website: http://balanced.com/
2019, 2018, & 2017 EDITORS’ CHOICE
BAT REX II
“A beguiling combination of alacrity
and richness make it difficult not to
hanker for the Rex II”
2018 & 2017 EDITORS’ CHOICE
BAT VK-P12SE
“The VK-P12SE is dead quiet, allowing
you to hear deep into the grooves.
There is no hint of sibilance or glare.”
2019 EDITORS’ CHOICE
BAT VK-3000SE
“A clean, neutral, detailed, balanced,
and coherent voice that beautifully
conveys music's myriad aural,
intellectual and emotional elements.“
Primare is a Scandinavian company, and many of the distinctive
characteristics of the brand are rooted in Scandinavian culture - in aparticular way of living, and of experiencing music and video.For over thirty years, Primare has been designing and producing award-
winning stereo and home cinema components that exemplify honestintegrity and timeless design.
Founded: 1980 by Bo Christensen & Bent NielsenCountry of Origin: Sweden
Brand portfolio: Hi-Fi Amplifiers, CD Players, Phono Preamps, & StereoControl CentersPrice range: $600 - $4,995
Philosophy: Lagom, Hygge, & Practical Design Approach - Lagom (“laah-goam”) Swedish for "just the right amount) & Hygge (“heu-gah”) is aDanish word that is often translated as “cozy.” or deep satisfaction.
Product range: 10, 20, 30, & 60 seriesWebsite: http://www.primare.net/
THE SOUND AND VISION OF SCANDINAVIA
EISA BEST PRODUCT 2019- 2020
Primare CD35/I35 Prisma
"Primare continues its winning ways with
this I35 amplifier and CD35 Prisma
CD/network player. This is so much more
than a simple CD player/amp system: it’s the
future of hi-resolution home hi-fi."
EISA BEST PRODUCT 2018 - 2019
Primeare I15 Prisma
Primare’s industrial design speaks volumes
in this stylish, slimline amplifier. Despite
being just three-quarters the size of
conventional separates, it punches way
above its weight in sound and features.
CLEAN POWER, PURE SOUND
IsoTek products are enjoyed by more than 100,000 customers in over
45 countries and have earned numerous accolades from specialist
audio and AV publications worldwide. IsoTek is recognized as the
leader in clean-power technology, a fact reinforced by the highly
respected consumer electronics brands that have used IsoTek in their
products, including Arcam, Denon, Marantz, Monitor Audio, Nordost,
Onkyo, Pioneer, PMC, Primare, Roksan and TEAC Esoteric.
Founded: 2001 by Keith Martin
Country of Origin: England
Brand portfolio: Power conditioners, Power cables
Price range: $99 - $24,495
Philosophy: Create a better solution to the problem of poor mains
quality, through rigorous research and genuine innovation.
Product range: Discovery, Performance, Select, Mosaic, Ultimate,
Essential
Website: http://www.isoteksystems.com/products/
“They don’t call it ‘SMART’ for nothing –
and its effect on your system’s
performance will be just as impressive.”
EISA BEST PRODUCT 2019-2020
THE RETURN OF A LEGEND
In 1979, LEAK disappeared from the production lines. The brand was pushed into obscurity to become a mere memory and ‘cherished’ brand of yesteryear.
After over 40 years LEAK returns with a fresh take on traditional British stereo design with 2 unique pieces, the Stereo 130 amplifier & CDT transport.
Founded: 1934 by Harold Joseph Leak
Country of Origin: London
Brand portfolio: Integrated amp & CD transport
Price range: $899 - $1,195
Philosophy: Performance, reliability, & craftmanship
Product range: Stereo 130 & CDT
Website: https://www.leakaudio.com/
With a background in pro-audio, recording, and engineering, James
Henroit took his expertise in ultra low-level circuit design to the nextlevel when he launched Whest audio. Known for having some of thequietest phono preamps in the world of HiFi, Whest aims to be the last
phono preamp you’ll ever buy.
Founded: 2005 by James Henriot
Country of Origin: LondonBrand portfolio: High-quality phono preamps.
Price range: $1,995 - $12,995Philosophy: Don’t copy the rest, don’t guess like the rest, and don’tthink inside the box like the rest.
Product range: Two.2, THREE, PS.40RDT, PS.40RDT SE, Titan Pro.Website: https://whestaudio.co.uk/
THE FOREFRONT OF PHONOSTAGE DESIGN
KEEP IT CLEAN
Designed and built in Germany Nessie vinyl cleaning machines
are some of the most solid vacuum cleaning devices on the
market. Nessie’s dedication to service and sustainability
guarantees this will be one of the last machines you’ll have to
buy.
Founded: 2002 by Uwe Draabe
Country of Origin: Germany
Brand portfolio: Record cleaning machines & accessories
Price range: $1,495 - $3,995
Philosophy: A high level of service with a sustainable and
environmentally friendly way of working.
Product range: Vinyl Cleaner, Vinyl Cleaner Pro, Vinyl Master.
Hannl Mera
Website: https://www.vinylcare.de/
THANK YOU