現實是殘酷的... [from www.vhtamp.com ] In a move welcomed by both parties, VHT Amplification Inc., makers of high-quality guitar amps, cabinets, and guitar power amps for the professional market, has relocated its factory and corporate offices from Newbury Park into SWR's Sun Valley, California facilities. "Though there's been interesting speculation from outsiders that 'SWR has bought VHT,' this simply isn't the case," explained Stevie Fryette, President/CEO of VHT. "Demand for our products continues to exceed production capacity, and it made sense to ally with a fellow MI company as dynamic and forward-thinking as SWR - and hopefully collaborate on some future projects together as well." "We're delighted with the arrangement," said Daryl Jamison, President/CEO of SWR. "VHT designs and builds the finest guitar amps we've ever seen or heard, and working together with them offers both companies some remarkable opportunities. It's a perfect synergy of talent, energy and enthusiasm that can only bode well for the both of us - and, ultimately - for the fine musicians who use our gear." In this alliance, VHT and SWR remain separate companies - each owned and operated independently of the other. SWR will be providing VHT management and marketing support, some product distribution (like VHT's new Valvulator I tube buffer/power supply product) and expanded production facilities and capabilities as their business continues to grow. VHT will continue to manage the development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of their own guitar and power amp products. VHT's new phone number is 818/253-4VHT. The new fax number is 818/253-4780.