Shure exits the cartridge business
May 1, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

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Received from Shure Bros. End of an era.

May 1, 2018

Dear Valued Partner,

For more than 90 years, Shure has been committed to manufacturing and delivering products of the highest quality, reliability, and value. This commitment requires consistency in materials, processes, and testing, as well the capacity to react to fluctuations in demand.

In recent years, the ability to maintain our exacting standards in the Phonograph Cartridge product category has been challenged, resulting in cost and delivery impacts that are inconsistent with the Shure brand promise.

In light of these conditions, and after thorough evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue production of Shure Phono products effective Summer 2018. MAP prices will remain in effect.

Given our decades-long history of participation in the Phono category, we recognize that this decision may come as a disappointment to our channel partners and end users.

We are grateful for the support and loyalty demonstrated for Shure Phono products through the years, and we are proud of the impact that these products have made on our customers' lives and the reputation of the Shure brand. We believe that the proud legacy of Shure Phono is best served by exiting the category rather than continuing production under increasingly challenging circumstances.

Shure will continue to bring reputable, high quality products to market, and we look forward to meeting and exceeding customer expectations on our current and future offerings. As Shure expands into new markets and product categories for audiophiles, our enduring commitment to premium performance and technological innovation will remain at our core.

Sincerely,
Abby Kaplan
Senior Director
Retail
US | CAN | AUS | NZ

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May 4, 2018 at 11:04 PM Post #2 of 2
That is sad. I have close relations with the company. At least there is no shortage of carts in any price range from others. Still sad to see them bow out. I remember when that German company not far away in Waukegan went out. I can't remember the name but they were the competition in Illinois. That was like 20 years ago. I think Shure Bros. is making much more on other items.
 

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