Our history
1999
The world’s first digital audio amplifier
Audio innovator Peter Lyngdorf funds the development of the Equibit™ technology, which can transform the PCM audio data on a CD to the PWM signal of a Class D power amplifier and drive the loudspeakers directly. The result is a milestone in high-end audio: the legendary Millennium amplifier. This innovative amplification technology lays the foundation for Peter Lyngdorf’s next chapter.
2005
Rethink everything
Peter Lyngdorf, on a mission to create absolute perfection in sound reproduction, founds a revolutionary R&D and production company in Denmark, the first under his own name: Lyngdorf Audio. The groundbraking Millennium is complemented by a complete model line-up: The next generation of fully digital integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and the company’s first CD player. A new company in the world of high-end audio is born.
2006
The first real room correction system
An innovative room correction system is developed from the ground up: RoomPerfect™ – one of the largest patents in the audio business. Different to all other room corrections it acoustically maps the room in 3D, uses a proprietary calibration signal, has an adaptive target curve, retains the loudspeaker’s inherent sound performance, acknowledges the psychoacoustic perception of sound instead of the common linearization, and even makes the whole process user-friendly for everyone. With a new line-up of amplifiers, loudspeakers and RoomPerfect, the stage was set for a groundbreaking collaboration that would change the course of audio history.
2007
A promise of perfection
Lyngdorf’s work soon caught the attention of an icon in the world of music: Steinway Lyngdorf is a history-making collaboration between Lyngdorf Audio and Steinway & Sons, the world’s finest piano manufacturer. Both company founders share a similar vision: In 1853, Henry E. Steinway founded his company “to build the best piano possible”, inspiring music lovers worldwide. This philosophy is reflected in Peter Lyngdorf’s long-standing dream of creating the absolutely perfect sound system for music and movies.
The origin of this collaboration involved an ambitious promise – that a Steinway Lyngdorf system would reproduce the original sound of a Steinway & Sons grand piano as faithfully as possible, and be able to reproduce any kind of music on the Steinway & Sons level of quality. The engineering result launched in 2007 represents the pinnacle of audio, design, and craftship: The Model D loudspeaker system.
2009
Setting a new standard
The world was now on notice: Steinway Lyngdorf had emerged as creators of the finest sound systems on the planet. The company entered the multi-channel home cinema market in 2009 with the release of the Model P1 surround sound processor. This processor is regarded to be preeminent in its field and is a demonstration of Steinway Lyngdorf’s technical expertise. From 2009 to 2011, several speaker series were introduced, among them the highly acclaimed Model S, which was launched to meet the demands of high-end audio enthusiasts seeking a contemporary design and the best sound from the most compact system.
2012
A new reference for cinema and music systems
Steinway Lyngdorf, founded on research and forward-thinking, continues to achieve advances in sound technologies such that the world has never known. To answer the demand for the highest-performing cinematic and music system, the LS Concert and the matching extraordinary boundary woofers were released in 2012 and greeted with across-the-board praise.
2014
New modern Lyngdorf design
The new modern Lyngdorf Audio with a black aluminium and glass front and the iconic volume wheel design is introduced with the TDAI-2170 amplifier, complimented with the CD-2 cd player. The new line-up includes all the technologies and know-how gathered through the years – receiving numerous awards world-wide.
2015
A new standard for immersive sound
In 2015, the release of the Model P200 surround sound processor set a new standard for immersive sound. The Model P200 provides full support of every audio format available, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D—each of which represents the latest developments in immersive surround sound.
2017
Lyngdorf home cinema and a modern amplifier
Lyngdorf Audio enters home cinema with the introduction of the MP-50 multi-channel processor with RoomPerfect™ calibration for all speaker channels. It instantly becomes a favorite among even the most experienced home theater reviewers.
In the high-end audio segment, the TDAI-3400 becomes one of the most modern amplifiers available, equipped with a DSP and a user-friendly setup menu for advanced speaker and woofer systems, Voicing filters to customize the sound, an integrated music streaming player, modular options, and of course the innovative RoomPerfect™ calibration.
2018
An extraordinary sound experience
In 2018, the release of the extraordinary Steinway & Sons Model B loudspeaker sets a new standard for outstanding bass performance and an holographic music reproduction through an innovative four-way open-dipole active speaker design. Together with the P100 surround sound processor and A2 amplifiers, the Model B was selected by Samsung Electronics as the perfect partner for Samsung’s new extraordinary video system, The Wall. With global distribution and installation in some of the most elegant and luxurious settings in the world, Steinway Lyngdorf has grown its brand and its reputation on the same promise that engendered its founding: a promise of pure sound perfection, and an extraordinary sound experience.
2019
Flagship surround sound processors
Lyngdorf introduces a state-of-the-art flagship surround sound processor, the MP-60. With the MP-40 a more affordable processor is added later, featuring 12 native channel decoding and 16 outputs while retaining the MP-60’s outstanding audio quality. For Steinway & Sons the flagship P300 surround sound processor is introduced with full decoding of 16 native channels and support of up to 256 speakers.
2020
Lyngdorf’s smallest amplifier
The companies’ smallest amplifier is launched, the Lyngdorf TDAI-1120. For the first time, the Lyngdorf technologies TDAI and RoomPerfect™ are available in this size and price class, combined with the most modern music streaming options including Roon, Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, webradio, as well as playing music from a local library through UPnP. With HDMI eARC the TDAI-1120 also connects perfectly with modern televisions.
2021
First on the market with HDMI 2.1
As one of the first on the market, Steinway Lyngdorf introduces 8K-ready HDMI 2.1 updates for its flagship processors, Lyngdorf MP-60 2.1 and Steinway & Sons P300 2.1. “Staying at the forefront of cutting-edge technology is a founding mission for Steinway Lyngdorf. Adding HDMI 2.1 is another step forward in providing our clients and partners with the very latest technologies for innovative video/audio experiences.” said Thomas Birkelund, CEO of Steinway Lyngdorf.
2022
New installation speakers and reference sound for outdoors
Lyngdorf Audio expands its line-up with several loudspeakers, most importantly with the D-500 and D-5 custom installation speakers and the outstanding line source speaker LS-1000, complemented by the BW-20 boundary woofer. Two new Steinway & Sons loudspeakers are added: The Model A is placed between the smallest floorstand speaker Model O and the large Model B, while the Marine Speaker brings the sound quality of a Steinway & Sons loudspeaker to gardens, outdoor pool areas, and yachts.
2023
Design meets high-end-audio and an amplifier benchmark
Lyngdorf Audio presents the Cue-100, an innovative loudspeaker that merges modern Danish design with the groundbreaking Purifi drivers. Also using Purifi technology, the MXA-8400 eight-channel power amplifier sets new benchmarks in lowest measured distortion and highest sound purity. More Lyngdorf custom installation speakers are added to fit any kind of home cinema room.
2024
New high-performance speakers for any room
Steinway Lyngdorf presents the most powerful, largest and heaviest soundbar on the market: The Model S Soundbar with 4 x 400 Watt amplification, two extremely powerful woofers, and three of the outstanding AMT tweeters. It is also the only soundbar in the world finished with the legendary Steinway & Sons design and level of quality. One of Steinway Lyngdorf’s earliest loudspeaker, the Model C, receives an update, combining its reference-level sound technology with a new, extremely slender and open design. The FR-2 is Lyngdorf Audio’s first full-range floorstanding speaker made for placement right against the wall, improving both the acoustic response in the room as well as suiting modern interior design.
2025
The most modern streaming amplifier to date
Lyngdorf Audio adds the third streaming amplifier model: The TDAI-2210 fits between the TDAI-1120 and TDAI-3400, but is built on a completely new technology platform. Its most visible difference is the new color touchscreen on the front, while the all-new My Lyngdorf app for smartphones and tablets makes it easier than ever to use a Lyngdorf amplifier or home cinema processor from the comfort of your seat.
