Audiophile sound quality from a more "mainstream" company?

I dont like buying audio products from companies that probably will not be around long and have no customer service nor do they back their products very well. Stick with companies that have been in the business for decades and have a real track record of making high quality great sounding devices. 

Matt M

I tend not to follow the crowds.

Kenwood L05 and L07 mono amps from 1980. They can compete sonically with any of today's five-figure amps! I wish I had a pair! I do have one of Kenwood's best preamps - another great piece!

Isn't there a tier of Yamaha products that is very well regarded by Audiophiles?

Technics, some Yamaha, some Marantz, some Pioneer Elite, some Onkyo/Integra, some Polk and some Klipsch speakers ... even some Sony.

the usual suspects all build some quality stuff.  

Try to forget about the price tag, close your eyes, and open your ears and mind.