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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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sonicbeauty
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I miss Sonic Frontiers. Uncredible build quality and parts, amazing ergonomics ( that smooth- turning knob on their Line 1-2-3 preamps) and that funky but very nice hockey puck remote.

Tactile and visual appeal, and the sound was darn nice too.
mrschret
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Are we naming companies we miss or just reminiscing about old companies? If that be the case then how about Pioneer, Phase Linear, Fisher and Scott.
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Tls49, Hi, I remember mcs, those systems and speakers were really good!, sounded fantastic compaired to the multi-thousands of dollars speakers these days!
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Interesting that no one mentioned Western Electric

Western Electric (many of whose products from the 1930's are still revered for their sonics, and are worth small or not so small fortunes)

Line Magnetic keeps the "Western Electric" spirit (and sound) alive nicely
Speaking of WE and LM, spent last Sunday at my dealer's home with the Line Magnetic’s Replica Western Electric Theater Speaker System. It was driven by Shindo 300B monos, pre and Lamp L5 Dac and is one of the best speakers I've ever heard. Everything we played sounded so natural, organic and perfect tone.

Fortunate or UNFORTUNATE, it's a perfect fit in my 25'x33'x15' room so thinking buying them. These could be the speakers that finally get me off the bus for good.

Almarg, do you remember hearing or seeing them in the theaters growing up?
abrew19
146 posts
 
How about B&W. They began a slow death when John Bowers passed away, didn't they?
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