When I say underground I am talking about companies that fly below the radar. Not much talk about them on audio forums, little if no reviews, no formal advertising, rarely see their gear at shows.
Scott Nixon. He had an aftermarket crossover for the B&W 800 speakers 30 years ago that had the industry buzzing. He also developed a line of digital audio processors called Anodyne, that fell prey to a trade mark infringement because of the name. He developed the very first Peachtree product (electronics). He had a line of products under his own name as well. Very elusive.
Verastarr Cables, boutique cables at real world prices.
"The brick-and-mortar shops raks 50 percent off the top"
deepee99, you're spot on with that assessment. I have not paid retail on anything in over 10 years. It's quite appalling to see the ridiculous pricing in high end audio. It's seems to me some of the manufacturers are more focus on audio jewelry than the art of music.
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