Pier Audio CD-880SE CD player

Pier Audio is a vacuum tube-focused high-fidelity audio brand that represents a cross-continental partnership between French design and Chinese manufacturing expertise. Located in Saint-Ouen, France, the company specializes in producing 'Pier Audio Series' and 'Filante' speakers, known for their warm, musical tonality. The CD-880SE is a top-loading CD player featuring a hybrid vacuum tube and solid-state output stage.

While the technical design and sonic tuning are handled in France by audio enthusiasts, the physical assembly and manufacturing are primarily conducted in China. This collaboration allows for high-end vacuum tube technology to remain accessible while maintaining the boutique standards of a European audio laboratory. The brand remains privately owned by its founders and is distributed through independent high-fi retailers across Europe and parts of Asia.