Sadly missed manufacturers


I've been an audio and music enthusiast since the 1970's. We've all seen a fair number of companies come and go. Some burned brightly for a while, some not at all, and some companies are still present but only in name as they otherwise bear no resemblance to their ancestors.

Are there any companies you are sad to have seen disappear?

l can name a few former luminaries that are now gone- Counterpoint, Apogee. Both offered very good products, but unfortunately neither offered bullet proof reliability. I am of mixed feelings of the various Carver companies. I think Carver, the man, is capable of producing some genuinely first rate products but I viewed much of the marketing as smoke and mirrors which to me detracts from a manufacturer's credibility.
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I'm going to say Ora Audio speaker stands. Those things are amazing. Some of the best, most valuable audio stands I've ever had.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who still remembers Spica.  For $450, their speakers sounded better than almost anything at the time, to my ears at least.
MONDIAL. My Acurus Act 3 with bass management and Aragon 4004 mkII were my first taste of high end audio at a decent price