Our Passion
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
About Us
At the heart of Vertere Acoustics is Touraj Moghaddam, a visionary engineer and passionate audiophile who has spent decades pushing the boundaries of analogue sound. As the founder and creative force behind the brand, Touraj’s mission is simple yet ambitious: to bring listeners closer to the original musical performance, where every note, texture and emotion is revealed in its purest form.
With a heritage in high-end audio design and an obsession with detail, Touraj founded Vertere to reimagine what’s possible in vinyl playback. Every product, from turntables and tonearms to precision cables and accessories, is crafted to remove the barriers between you and your music.
Driven by innovation, simplicity and uncompromising quality, Vertere has become a reference name in high-fidelity systems around the world. Whether you're rediscovering old favourites or uncovering new sounds, Vertere lets you hear music exactly as the artist intended: vivid, dynamic and alive..
Meet The Team
Ashley Dyer — Director
Ashley has been with Vertere since almost the very beginning. A former professional rugby player for Wales, he later graduated with a degree in Economics and built a successful 15-year career with leading firms such as Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank. At Vertere, Ashley has been instrumental in supporting our retailers and distributors with sales strategy, portfolio development, and even with our product naming.
Urmila Waghajiani — Operations Manager
Known as “the engine at Vertere,” Urmila has been an integral part of the team since 2012. Before joining Vertere, she worked alongside Touraj Moghaddam as his PA at Roksan for over a decade. Dedicated, conscientious, and focused, Urmila never shies away from a challenge — she keeps everything running smoothly at Vertere.
Mike Burn — Sales Manager
With over 20 years of sales experience in both technical and audio product retail, Mike joined Vertere in 2022. He is responsible for UK sales and for supporting our retailers. Known as “the tech man,” Mike brings extensive knowledge of Vertere’s products — and many others — applying his expertise to training and assisting our retail partners.
