Addiction to Brand

Yes, definitely! I'm a fan of amps made by Nelson Pass, or any one who worked with him in the past, especially, Michael Bladelius. I also like Conrad Johnson, MBL, Basis, Benz Micro, Martin Logan, and Ariel speakers.... but all of it better be wired with TARA Labs RSC cables.

Well, addicated is way too strong a word in my case, but here are the manufacturers that I currently look to first when I get the urge to upgrade:

( ) = Equipment I currently own

Analog Equipment:

(Basis)
Brinkmann
(Dynavector)
EMT
Galibier
Koetsu
Triplaner

Electronics:

Atma-Sphere
ASR Audio Systeme
Audio Research
(Ayre)
EMM Labs
(Lamm)
(Resolution Audio)
VAC

Speakers:

Apogee
Avalon Acoustics
(EgglestonWorks)
Rockport
Sonus Faber

Cabling:

Jena Labs
(Nordost)

And yeah, I know, my cabling list is too short. But I just have not gotten too much into auditioning cables, even though I know I should.

My two cents worth anyway.

Not an addiction but, I really like the mid 1960's Sylvania JAN 6SN7 WGTA tube. I have not found a better sounding tube for my Rouge Tempest II Magnum, believe me, I've tried dozens of brands!!

Unfortunately the brand I am hooked on, Meadowlark Audio, is long out of business. Have owned 6 pairs of Meadowlarks and most recently got a good deal on a pair of Shearwater Hot Rods. I had a pair a few years ago but sold them when we moved. Loving them again, even more now that I have a room that accommodates them.

Elizabeth,

Apart from your dislike, what is the commnon denominator for the brands on your last list, please?