Legacy audio manufacturers

Yes, I still have the AR18 bookshelf. I liked KLH too. Henry Kloss partnered with Vilchur at first. He made the cabinets. But then they couldn't get along and he went on his own.

kyocera, the giant ceramics/e made a foray into high-end audio in the 80s and even acquired the post-kloss klh brand. their products were quite expensive and positioned to compete with mcintosh, et.al. i've owned a number of their receivers, cdps and a turntable--all were good and very well built. their separates, in particular, are much sought after and superb.

Oh the memories...Loved the Nakamichi decks, with all of their buttons and of course the auto reverse that spun the tape and not the head...end up buying on a couple of years ago on Clist. Also, Magnovox CD players - thinking back, it actually sounded pretty bad, but hey, it was exciting to spin those shiny silver disks for the first time. Also, remember visiting Fedco and in their audio section thay had Infinity (before Harman), Soundcraftsmen, funny looking Design Acoustics speakers...oh life seemed so easier back then.