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Most underrated Audio Manufacturers

Some know you can spend $$$$$$$ for some components and at the end of the day they are sonically not really better than those for 1/10 of the price to others. Well, some sleep well owning those because they have the "test review" under their pillow, some loose the marketing battle but try to push the sonic curtain. What components are among that group in your opinion?
My choice
Preamp: Lamm LL2
Amp: Atma-Sphere
Cables: Signal Cable Silver Resolution
Turntable: Townshend Rock
Phonostage: Manley Chinook
Arm: Rega 300 with Incognito rewire
Speaker: Reference 3A
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carmenc
293 posts
 
Based on my personal experience, definitely Blue Circle Audio.  Wish I would have tried Gilbert's offerings years ago.  Regards.......

rzado
160 posts
 
Symphonic Line - under the radar in the US, but absolute top level solid state amplification
Arnie Nudell-era Genesis speakers (at their used prices)
carmenc
293 posts
 
Forgot one; Belles ( Power Modules )!  Dave Belles still going strong as he just released the Aria series.  Regards........

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sfseay
167 posts
 
Auralic and Lumin
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bdp24
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syntax’s original list is still relevant. I owned three on his list at the time of it’s posting. Lots of other excellent nominees have been added since then, but not Music Reference, Eminent Technology, BEL, Van Alstine, Clear Day, and Kimber.
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