Steinway Lyngdorf Takes Ownership Of Nexgentec Audio Brand And Products

September 2, 2025

Press Release

Steinway Lyngdorf, the Danish audio pioneer renowned for leading
breakthroughs in digital amplification and room correction technology, is proud to announce that SL Audio A/S

has taken ownership of the Nexgentec Audio brand and product portfolio—globally recognized for its industry-
leading Audio-over-IP solutions in the marine and luxury residential sectors. This strategic integration deepens

Steinway Lyngdorf’s leadership in audio innovation and expands our capacity to develop and deliver world-
class, fully in-house engineered solutions.

As part of this transition, the core team behind Nexgentec—Rico Vögeli, founder and CEO, and Boas
Hochstrasser, CTO—have joined a newly established Swiss branch office of SL Audio A/S, where they will
continue to develop and support the product line under the Nexgentec name. While the former Nexgentec
Audio company has ceased operations, the new branch—SL Audio A/S, Skive, Branch Konolfingen—will serve

as the foundation for the brand’s continued evolution. This structure ensures Nexgentec’s advanced Audio-
over-IP solutions remain aligned with Steinway Lyngdorf’s exacting standards for innovation, integration, and

engineering precision.

“Joining Steinway Lyngdorf is an exciting new chapter, said Rico Vögeli, founder of Nexgentec Audio. “We now
have the R&D muscle, in-house engineering expertise and production capabilities to keep developing the

systems we’re passionate about—while expanding our reach through one of the most respected names in high-
end audio.”

A Renewal of Vision and Continuity

Nexgentec has earned admiration in the high-end marine and residential markets for its compact, energy-
efficient hardware, proprietary software, and exceptional user control. These attributes have made Nexgentec

a favorite among European integrators and align seamlessly with Steinway Lyngdorf’s commitment to
delivering sophisticated, high-performance audio experiences that integrate beautifully into architectural and
lifestyle settings.

“Rico and Boas have developed a truly unique platform for Audio-over-IP distribution,” said Thomas Birkelund,
CEO and CTO of Steinway Lyngdorf. “As a company known for our engineering-led culture, we immediately
saw the potential to support and scale their vision. By bringing the brand and its engineering team under the SL
Audio umbrella, we’re ensuring a future where reliability, innovation, and integration go hand-in-hand—
whether on land or at sea.”

Expanding into the Marine and Hospitality Sectors

With Nexgentec’s proven expertise in the marine sector—having equipped many of the world’s leading
superyachts—Steinway Lyngdorf will deepen its focus on high-end marine audio. In the future, Steinway
Lyngdorf will leverage our extensive network of U.S.-based custom integrators, to introduce Nexgentec’s
Audio-over-IP solutions to the North American market. Sales channels will remain separate between the two
companies but the shared knowledge base opens new opportunities across luxury residences, commercial
environments, hospitality properties, and private resort developments for Nexgentec.

Engineering Excellence—All Under One Roof

Since its inception, Steinway Lyngdorf has upheld a steadfast commitment to in-house research, product
development, and manufacturing. With Nexgentec’s integration, we bring their proven AoIP technology into
our engineering ecosystem—further reinforcing our reputation as an uncompromising innovator and preferred
OEM partner for discerning brands worldwide.
Looking Ahead: Innovation, Expansion, Partnership
As Steinway Lyngdorf and Nexgentec enter the next chapter, we intend to:

• Leverage decades of combined experience to fuel the development of new, high-performance
products.
• Help introduce Nexgentec’s proven AoIP technology to expanded their own dealer and distributor
networks across international luxury residential, marine and commercial markets.
• Sustain the uncompromising quality of support and service that integrators and clients expect.