Our boss, Nelson, wanted to share the spotlight with this announcement. He told us to get our head of product, Guan, to write this post. This is what G wrote.
Hey all,
The origins of this partnership go back before either of our companies even existed. I’ve known the founder of xDuoo, Mr. Rao for over fifteen years. Our friendship was a formative factor in Ray Tubes’ history. Mr. Rao is a mentor to me. He taught me product planning, supply chain design, and everything I know about logistics planning. We owe him a debt of gratitude.
Additionally, I have tremendous respect for what xDuoo has done in making tube audio accessible to a wider range of people. Their aggressive approach to cost control allows them to offer a very affordable price. Consequently, when someone decides to dip their toe in the sea of tube amps, they’re more likely to choose an xDuoo as their first purchase than any other brand. That shows a commitment to approachability and accessibility that makes it possible for all of us to thrive.
YC Guan
Head of Product, Ray Tubes
Well said, G! One tiny note: he forgot to tell us the most important part of the announcement—what we’re partnering with xDuoo to actually do. We need to get this blog post out the door before the holidays, there’s no time for rewrites, so we’re winging the additional context below:
Ray Tubes is proud to announce that we’re partnering with xDuoo to bring you tube amps equipped with our vacuum tubes. Working with xDuoo is a validation of all the hard work we’ve put into making reliable audiophile quality vacuum tubes accessible and we can’t wait to tell you more. xDuoo will be announcing more details about the products in this collaboration in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
Nailed it.
If you have any questions or suggestions, or know of anyone who’d make a good partner for us in the future… Well, you can drop Nelson a line at nelson@raytubes.audio. He’d love to hear from you.
