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Name brands that are not so well known are skipped

I've noticed that the lesser known brands on Audiogon's Auction and Classified listings receive significantly fewer page hits than do the name brands. It's understandable if they're being skipped due to keyword searches. What I don't know if if they're being skipped simply because people don't know who they are and simply pass over them for that reason. Gaining knowledge of the market is fun, free and takes little time. If fact, if it were me looking for a new amp, preamp, etc... I would NOT do a keyword search, but take my time and scroll down through the listings.
lamphear_electronics

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tvad
9,467 posts
 
Lamphear_electronics, considering you advertise in the Audiogon listings, it
would be appropriate to identify yourself as an amplifier builder in your posts
and discussion threads.

;)
tvad
9,467 posts
 
My Lamm preamp (L2 Reference and LL2 Deluxe) were both circuit boards, as I believe were my VAC amps.

I'm not sure I've read here any instances of Lamm, VAC, ARC, BAT or CJ gear going bad due to their circuit boards.

I have often read about the better reliability of point-to-point wiring, but I'm not certain it's based on real world statistics comparing repair frequency of one method versus the other...especially in the more established brands.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I understand that point to point is easier to repair, and that it's possible for almost any trained tech to do the work.

To me, this would be more of an issue with products manufactured overseas and from small companies without substantial history in the business.
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