Counterpoint Elliott Audio Design Engineering

About Counterpoint Elliott Audio Design Engineering

Counterpoint Elliott Audio Design Engineering refers primarily to Counterpoint Electronic Systems Inc.—a high-end audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1977 in Beverly Hills, California, and later operated by Michael Elliott, who became its owner and chief designer in 1980. The brand was known for innovative hybrid designs, especially combining tube and solid-state technologies in amplifiers and preamplifiers. In the mid-1990s, Michael Elliott created the boutique brand Elliott Audio Science and Engineering (EASE) for cost-no-object products. Counterpoint ceased operations in the late 1990s amid financial and legal challenges, and subsequent support businesses (like Alta Vista Audio) have also closed. The company is recognized for its notable contributions to audiophile technology and remains highly regarded among vintage audio enthusiasts.