Solid wood is a living substance, an organism that breathes, ages, and transforms. Its cells, while no longer biologically active, act like tiny sponges: in a humid environment they absorb water vapor, expanding slightly; in a dry environment they release the contained moisture, contracting. This constant exchange represents the wood’s “breathing” and is what causes those small movements, settlings, or even slight “creaks” that can be heard in antique

The term “affection” normally refers to people (or living beings in general), but by extending its meaning with a touch of freedom, it can also refer to all those special objects, those that bring us joy and keep us company, those that regularly receive our care and attention, those that—when something doesn’t work or no longer appears as it should—concern us.

Back in 1987, Alessandro Schiavi, founder and president of Diapason, was just a young teenager when he began his adventure in the world of live classical music recording. While still very young, he became the official technician for the “International Piano Festival” held at the “Teatro Grande” in Brescia. He had all the necessary equipment but desperately needed a reliable mixing monitor. Dissatisfied with what was available at the time, he decided to build a speaker that would meet his professional needs.