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Daniel Hertz designs high-performance audio systems that deliver accurate, natural sound. Founded in 2007 by Mark Levinson, the company is named after his father, Daniel, and his mother’s maiden name, Hertz. With decades of experience in high-fidelity audio, Levinson’s new company focuses on sound quality over unnecessary features. Every product is built to reproduce music as it was recorded, without artificial enhancements or distortion.

The company’s C Wave technology addresses the limitations of digital audio in particular. C Wave technology addresses a key problem with digital audio: it often sounds flat and lacks the warmth of analog recordings. Standard digital formats store sound as a series of discrete samples with small gaps between them. While these gaps are too small to notice individually, they can make the music feel less natural and engaging.

C Wave fills in these gaps by reshaping the digital signal to better reflect the way sound waves naturally behave. This results in a listening experience that feels more dynamic, with richer tones, fuller bass, and a sense of space that makes the music feel more like a live performance.

The all-in-one Maria amplifiers replace the need for separate DACs, preamps, and power amplifiers. The Maria 350 offers two channels, while the Maria 800 provides four channels with active crossovers for greater precision. Built in Venice, Italy, each amplifier combines high-quality materials with a simple, functional design.

Daniel Hertz products are made for people who care about sound—not hype. The company’s commitment to quality engineering and innovation ensures a listening experience that stays true to the original recording.