Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?


Been some banter the past couple of days about bad experiences with a couple of the "Boutique Amplifier and  Speaker Builders"

So I am posing the question of these " Boutique Builders" , who of them have been stand up guys and gals taking care of business for you.

Some may find this information helpful in the processes of making a purchasing decision.

I will say that Upscale Audio has been standup in  the past with an Issue I had with a Pathos Amp and got me fixed up fast.
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Peter Ledermann - The SoundSmith
Inventer, engineer, educator, innovator and a really great guy to talk with about anything cartridge or stylus related....
One of the great ones in the industry.
Another vote for Frank Van Alstine, although I'm pretty sure his gear isn't expensive enough or pretty enough for the rarified waters here.

For great customer service it's hard to beat Bryston, although far from a boutique builder.
Andy Tebbe - Backert Labs
Donna Bodinet - Sota
Ralph Karsten - Atma-Sphere
Dr. Roger West - Soundlab
John Rutan - Audio Connection

RIP Bobby Palkovic - Merlin 

Cheers,
Spencer