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Have you changed your mind about a brand? Was it you, or them?

I've changed my mind about many things.  Beer for instance.  Now I can really only drink IPAs and dark beers. Lagers?  Phooey.  This is very different than what I drank in my 20s though. 

Same for audio gear. 

So let me ask all of you, are there brands or equipment you've changed your mind about, for better or worse?  And if so, why?  It doesn't have to be a brand, it can be a TYPE or technology.

For instance, I used to love Ti and Be tweeters.  Now usually can't listen to them.

What about you?
erik_squires
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audioman58
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I have been in audio over 40 years, owned a Audio store and been sucked into pushing the name brands for years .
I just sold a well known Krell Vanguard, and bought a Yamaha 2100 integrated amp, many told me it’s not Audiophile brand .
I will tell you what it’s loaded with all quality parts from Japan 80% Nichicon gold tune ,capacitors and 4 Big -22,000 power caps,
fully balanced,with a floating ground system,and a dual mono design. and nice retro looking meters . It has very good resolution
using Dual Sanken 20 amp Mosfets per channel. One down side it was a bitch to breakin over 200 hours to settle in the new 2200 is a bit better still at $4k ,I thought it was better then my friends $6k McIntosh ,or Bryson ,that being said I like the more upfront defined presentation ,some like it more laid back .that being said it has a kt88 type sonic warmer signature with better control. That’s why it is good to read reviews,and owner opinions but let your experience
guide You not others.
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tomic601
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the Czech Republic....is more than beer,..maybe. I can strongly recommend the meats below the brewery in Pilson.

one brand that was a yawner for me was Quad electonics...i get the unique genius of Peter Walker....just now...
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noromance
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@erik_squires Yeah, I know. We had a bad LG weekend. All food ruined.

Audio. Mission Cyrus amps. Horrible.

erik_squires OP
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I think about the B&W move akin to the salt-fat-sugar approach to food. Get their attention and hook them with primal urges. (Only at home to they get fatigued and wonder what's wrong.)


And I really don't mind any company coloring the sound of their products, but like you say, it sells better than it lasts, and don't you dare try to sell me this is a neutral sounding speaker.
jrbirdman333
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Czech beer is fabulous. Pilsner Urquell has a better flavor over there. Krusovice and Bernard are great as well. Agree with B&W gear. Back in the day I thought it was incredible stuff. Today, there is such a harshness to their highs, that I would go elsewhere. I really like my new Dyn Contour 60i. Smoothe as silk. 
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