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Gone but not forgotten

What HiFi makers that are now out of business do you miss? Personally, I can think of 2 brands that made great gear and are gone and that I miss - Nakamichi is one- and that was inevitable as the cassette world virtually disappeared. The other was California Audio Labs- I thought they made genuinely good digital gear. 
 

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gemoody
187 posts
 

Sansui

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kingbr
485 posts
 

I know Dynaudio is obviously still alive and quite well, but I miss their Audience line of speakers. Man the first time I sat down for that first intimate session with my Audience 82’s once I got them home and broken in, I was truly awestruck. Greatest feeling I’ve had to date in all my audio experiences and journeys…Never forget it😌…

 

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blackbag20
626 posts
 

Spectrum Audio, Its loudspeaker model 208A left J. Gordon thoroughly impressed for a budget entry.  Still have the review should anyone care to read!

 

malatu
66 posts
 

Tandy.  My first dive into HiFi!  1979...still have the Realistic STA-95.  It’s  a peice of art!

skyscraper
845 posts
 

I think Carver bit the dust not too long ago.

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