Established Luxman America subsidiary in Ballston Spa, New York.

Joined International Audio Group Ltd., parent company of revered British brands Quad Electroacoustics, Mission, Leak and Wharfedale.

Became a private company.

As Alpine focused on developing GPS navigation, joined Korean electronics giant Samsung

Merged with global electronic parts supplier Alps Electric Co. Ltd. to form Alpine-Luxman. Alps had achieved international status meeting the demanding quality control requirements of customers such as Apple and Honda. Established a US marketing organization under Alpine of America.

Launched L&G lifestyle brand of fashionable audio systems.

Offered Lux-Kit brand turntables, vacuum tube and transistor amps to satisfy value-conscious music lovers who were turning to kit hi-fi.

Founded as the Radio Department of Kinsuido Picture Frame Store, Osaka, Japan.