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Most reliable equipment manufacturers

I would like to know people's opinions as to which are the mist reliable manufacturers. In my book, reliability means: first and foremost, reliable and continued performance of the equipment over an extended period of time, but it also includes quality of workmanship, manuals/ease of use/design, shipping materials, upgradeability, customer service, choice of dealers, etc. For instance, in my experience I give Thiel an A rating, Sony a C.
joe_coherent
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dekay
2,959 posts
 
The pinsetters.
rgd
656 posts
 
...*nt)
hifimaniac
507 posts
 
Krell. Have owned several pieces over the past ten years and never have had a problem with reliability. Built like a tank. I have to laugh at those who think Krell is not Class A. They must have other equipment limiting the capability of Krell. It will reveal your weakest link quickly. As for Mac equipment, its butt ugly, colored sounding and all hype from the 60's...very old technology trying to ride on its history...kind of like Ford.
puddles
44 posts
 
Actually my Adcom power amps just keep on going. And I have to disagree with Audionut, Mac amps are beauties.
canadianguy
8 posts
 
Bryston By Far. I've owned various Bryston gear for years and have never had a problem. They make pro equipment for recording studios so that says a lot right there. Also, anyone who gives a 20 year warranty on their stuff must be pretty confident in its reliability. 20 years transferable while most other manufacturers give 5 years (and they still make excuses by requiring original receipts or restricting coverage to the first buyer only). Off topic but the Bryston stuff sounds incredible. Transparent is the word that is often used by Bryston owners. It really doesn't get much better than this. 20 years folks.
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