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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Anyone mention Allison?

There used to be a decent inexpensive turntable- Revolver
Wingate were some great amps. Versa Dynamics and Kiseki cartridges..although I hear someone has resurrected them. Highwire cables. ( seems like a lot of cable Co's come and go like the wind!) TG audio. Are Audible Illusions still going?
The true "Holy Grail" of tube amplifiers: Julius Futterman's Harvard Music, H3 and H3AA OTL amps! A great match and superb sound when used with Quad 57's and KLH Nines. I speak from experience, having owned this setup for years!
Julius Futterman. The designer/builder of the Harvard Music, H3 and H3AA OTL tube amps. The "Holy Grail" of tube amps! Superb sound used with Quad 57's and KLH Nines!