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Dr. M. John Thankachan (born 25 September 1957) is the founder of Torvin AudioItalic text, an Indian amplifier and speaker designer, R&D Chief, Audio Consultant, well-known for his expertise in servicing almost all renowned brands in the world of audio. M John Thankachan with his undying passion towards music has dedicated his service to music-lovers and audiophiles.

Biography – Early years:
M John Thankachan was born in a small village-Poomala, Trichur district in Kerala, India, to parents Munduveli Ouseph John and Mary John. Since his childhood, he showed great interest in farming, gardening, sound-technology and electronics.

Career:
M John Thankachan majored in Electronics and worked as a service engineer for Murphy Radio. Thankachan proved his ability in successfully handling various complicated audio equipments. He then became curious to gain in-depth knowledge in audio electronics and moved to Chennai in 1980 at the age of 22. On realizing the need for Indians to overcome the challenges in repair/service of hi-end audio systems of various brands, he started his own service center ‘Power Electronics’ at Chennai. Power Electronics has proved its ability in servicing the audio systems ranging from ancient valve technology to the latest digital technology.

Technical Potency:
In the course of his profession, he has handled almost all hi-end audio systems and gained in-depth knowledge about each and every product of varied brands. His technical know-how is not only limited to audio products, but also in offering technical solution for Hi-fi, home-theater and professional installations for any complicated or customized requirements.

Audio Research & Development:
The hitches in serviceability and affordability triggered him to start designing his own audio systems in the brand name ‘Torvin’ complimenting the quality equal to that of the other hi-end audio systems at a convincing price. While designing audio systems, he always ensures that the system reproduces the original sound. His aspiration is always been to create innovative products. The special edition audio products developed by him are his own unique technology and creative designs. '''

Contributions:
''' M John Thankachan’s contribution to the Indian audio industry is remarkable for the past 39 years, adding another dimension to our Indian audio industry. M John Thankachan owns the privilege of introducing the first home-theater system in India, in 1996. He developed hundreds of customized audio products. M John Thankachan preserves a collection of vintage audio products like gramophones, spool players, vacuum-tube amplifiers, Tape-deck, Cassette players, CD players and radios of various international brands for the benefit of audio-enthusiasts, electronic students and future generation.

Awards and Accolades
M John Thankachan’s commitment to Indian audio industry is remarkable and uncompromising, earning him the sobriquet ‘Father of Indian Audio Industry’.

'''Year         Name of the award

2013        National Industrial Excellence Award by National Education and Human Resource Development Organisation

2013    Quality Brands India Award by National Education and Human Resource Development Organisation

2005  Doctor of Audio Engineering (Research), by America West University, California

2005  Noble Son of India Award by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress

2004     Business Management Excellence Award by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress2004         Rashtriya Pratiba Award by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress

2004     Mother Teresa Excellence Award by Front for National Progress

2001  21st Century Millennium Award by International Institute of Education & Management

2000  National Udyog Excellence Award by International Institute of Education & Management

2000 Lifetime Achievement Award by National and International Institute of Education & Management

1998     Rashtriya Ekta Award by Global Economic Council '''