The goal at Consonance is to reproduce music in the most natural and enjoyable manner to the human ear, it is not a technological-quest or a hobby for its own sake but rather an appreciation of sound and music for all who are discerning and in pursuit of finer things.

They pursue their goals by working with and improving on the best ideas and concepts from different lands and through different generations of musical wisdom. They have coupled that with value, service to create, and unique and original designs since the first day Consonance was established in 1994.

“It’s Not Called Consonance for Nothing” My final stop on the tour was the Consonance factory in Beijing . Consonance is the oldest and largest of the audio manufacturers I visiteMr. (Eric) Shi Hui LIU initially made a tubed amplifier for his own use, and was asked to make another for sale, and decided to go into business. Significantly, Opera was the first turntable manufacturer in China and has demonstrated with analog at every show since the company’s founding. Even with more than 100 products in the line (including technical and cosmetic variations of products), Mr. Liu still creates all the designs himself. The product range includes both solid-state and tubed integrated amplifiers, preamps, power amps, CD players, and turntables. Consonance even makes its own tone arms…

Consonance employs a marketing approach that is unique, both in China and in the West. It regularly holds a “music night” in which its best customers, customers’ friends, and top executives from local firms are invited to an Italian restaurant for dinner, a live performance of classical music by well-known musicians, and discussion of music and musical culture…

Everything about Consonance was impressive, from the fundamental design ethic to the build-quality to the sound.”