This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree

if the list is meant to be decent makers of vintage production equipment, you could do worse. 

Say, a Technics SL1200 or B & O linear tracking table?
Nakamichi Dragon

I notice the list has no speakers.
How about some Bose, Cerwin Vegas or JBLs. . . probably many of those paired with the listed brands back in the day. 

I still use an 80s Yamaha integrated. 
Is it the best?  Nah, far from it. Is it  decent sounding, trouble free and paid for? Yes. 

High end stuff is like comparing Ferraris or Porsches to a Ford, Chevy, Honda or Toyota. 

Ultra high end stuff is like comparing a Formula 1 car to a daily driver. At least price wise. 

Sometimes there's something to be said for Honda, Ford, Chevy, Toyota. 

Bose? Really?

Couple posts above  talked about getting decks, including Nakamichis repaired.

Nak, Nak!

Who's there?

The Nak repair shop.

The Nak repair shop who?

Willy Hermann at 925-376-2146

Assuming they are still going. . .

Keep Naking, they did have a pretty long wait list. 

You left out Crosley.

Cassette  Technics RS-9900 beats all