The Story Behind Taste for Audio

Taste for Audio was founded by Samuel Melief. In this blog, you will read more about his motivations and background.

When did you come up with the idea to start selling vintage audio?

“Music has always played an important role in my life. It has helped me through difficult periods. When I got the opportunity to start my own business two years ago, I seized it with both hands. I believe that good music should be accessible to everyone and Taste for Audio makes this possible.”

What do you enjoy about entrepreneurship?

“What I find enjoyable about entrepreneurship is that you can really put your passion into it. I have always liked entrepreneurship. It gives you the freedom to do things in a way that suits you.

I think it’s important that every customer eventually leaves with audio equipment that is truly a match. I like to take the time to listen to different installations together. So, it can vary per music taste which equipment is best, but it’s also a matter of personal taste.

Why do you mainly sell pre-owned audio equipment?

Top quality is paramount, everything I sell has to last a long time. Nowadays, in the fast industry, you see things being made as cheaply as possible. I find that really a shame. Nowadays we also sell new equipment, but I only sell brands of which I am sure that they last a long time. Sustainability is very important to me for all products, whether they are new or vintage. I will also never just throw something away. “Equipment that we really can’t repair, for example, we give to hobbyists who can then still use parts of it.”

Do you work alone?

“No, luckily not! I find it fun and important to work together. For example, we work together with technician Edwin. He is an expert in the field of vintage audio, he does nothing else but repair audio equipment all day. We also often work with a real speaker specialist. This way, we also ensure that we don’t have huge waiting times when things need to be repaired!”

“In addition, we have a packing team that ensures all equipment is carefully packed so that it always arrives in good condition at the customers. Thus, our entire team ensures a good experience for the customer.”

What is your vision for the future?

I hope that we can continue as we are now. Where we can offer even more different audio equipment, also with innovative brands like Hattor.
We see the interaction with our customers – to find a beautiful match – as the common thread along which we want to continue to grow.

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