Resolution Audio. (Providing free service to fix a problem, albeit a minor one, for an Opus 21 cdp, that I had bought used no less, puts Jeff Kalt as a truly stand up guy in my book!) So Kudos to R.A.!!!!
I have also recieved very good service from Ayre, for providing information about, and eventually upgrading, my K-1xe preamp. Good Job Charles and staff!
Honorable mentions go to Eggleston Works (Andra II speakers) and Lamm (M2.1 amplifier) for also providing me with information and advice when requested!
Many years ago Luxman had my undivided attention, after the Alpine takeover I moved on to Classe Audio and was very dedicated to this brand until just 2 years ago.
Right now my brand loyalty is being shared between Bryston and McIntosh....but it looks as though I'll soon have an all Mac system, other than speakers that is.
I suppose I've been with Ohm and Linn the longest. Ohm for service, sound and value and Linn for sound and quality/longevity.
I'm new to Audio Research but I could see becoming a minion there for quality and sound.
I'm still a mark for Tandberg and Carver though defunct in that they delivered me a lot of good sound and good value for many years.
I have a local dealer in the Baltimore/DC area that I have been loyal to for many years in that the stuff he sells always sounds good and he tries to deliver value as well.
Coincident Speaker Technology. Israel is very personable, patient and responds quickly to inquiries. He has gone out of his way to make sure I'm MORE than satisfied with the dealings I've had with him since my first purchase in Sept/03. To boot he makes fantastic products for a fair price. I have purchased all my Coincident products directly thru him as apposed to buying them used. This is saying alot seen as how I try to buy used whenever possible. Byron
High End- VAC, ARC, BAT, Lamm, etc. Popular- Sony, Denon, Marantz, etc. Smaller- Walker, ZYX, Jade, etc. Good reputation- Classe, Basis, DCCA, Jade, etc.
Absolutely agree about ECM records. Also Speakers Corner vinyl releases sound stunning. As for manufacturers--Audio Research for outstanding customer service over the years (I've owned one or more of their products over the past 22 years). Also recommend Quad for customer service.
Over the 15 years that I've used Naim products, reliability and service have been stellar. Sonically, the expense of each and every upgrade I've made has justified itself in clearly heightened performance. Though Naim's solutions to the challenges of high end audio are uniquely individual, the end application and use is gratifyingly simple. And the equipment's reliability lets me forget about it while I enjoy year after year of great music.
Sonus Faber - The sound is AWESOME & the look is FABULOUS! VAC - The build quality & the sound - I have some of Kevin's best work ever. Denon Receiver & Universal player for HT - They work great together. Pioneer Elite Pro Plasma - Simply the best picture. Eggleston Works - Great sound for HT & almost impossible to tip over.
Two companies come to my mind when I consider quality/sound, price and service. Grado - A little "Mom and Pop" as far as letting you know when you will get something back but they go the extra mile. Channel Island- I had read many positive comments about the company's founder Duster V. and my interactions with him and the company only reinforced those comments.
Quad Sound/Service Tannoy Sound/Service Yamaha Service/Sound SME Service/engineering Denon Reliability Thorens Sound/Engineering/Reliability Sony (some products only) Engineering & sound on a hand full of ES cd players. Love the old RR machines Technics/Teac/Tanberg Outstanding engineering and reliability on all of their Hi end products.
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