47 Laboratory

About 47 Laboratory

47 Laboratory is a Japanese HiFi audio manufacturer founded by Junji Kimura in 1992. Renowned for their minimalist, stripped-down designs and compact form factors, 47 Laboratory products emphasize musical enjoyment over technical showmanship. The brand pioneered the iconic Gaincard amplifier and is also known for innovative products such as the Flatfish CD transport, Shigaraki digital components, and the Midnight Blue series. 47 Laboratory's design philosophy is rooted in simplicity and direct signal paths, using minimal circuitry to 'get out of the way' of the music, resulting in a highly organic and natural sound. Their products often surprise with their performance relative to their modest appearance.