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.
128x128zavato
Just did a quick google and you are right..

http://www.lenwallisaudio.com/blog/new-systems/the-welcome-return-of-duntech-loudspeakers/

Len Wallis Sydney is where I actually bought my Duntech circa '80s.
After J. Dunlavy returned back to US I thought that was pretty much it for the brand.
Surprised, and good to know that they are still around.
Fidelity Research tonearms and cartridges
Kenwood turntables (KD-500, L07D, etc.)
ADC cartridges and tonearms
Sonus cartridges
+1 on Acoustat (I had a pair of the Acoustat X)
Dynaco
Rectilinear - remember those? My brother in law still has a pair he received as a wedding gift nearly 40 years ago. I remember helping him shlep them into his apartment.
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I would enter Carver and Sunfire into this list, but for some reason, I believe that Bob Carver will have at least one more resurrection.
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03-14-14: Markus1299
Jmcgrogan2, I very much agree with you about Cary not being the same after Dennis Had moved on. Think we could talk him into returning??

A more realistic possibility is just moving on to Dennis' new Inspire gear. You'll see that Dennis is quite busy in his "retirement". LOL!