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Best audio companies and dealers

I've thought about doing this over the years, but never seemed to get around to it. But I'd like to list the audio dealers and companies I've dealt with over the years that have offered consistently good products and customer service way beyond the average. 

Two companies come immediately to mind: Cary Audio in NC and Reference 3A in Canada. Cary offers superb equipment, like the SLP05 pre-amp. And they have delivered excellent customer service throughout the years, and it's always been a pleasure to deal with them. The same goes for Reference 3A speakers. I owned the MM Decappos- great speakers, esp. for midrange, and you cant find a more attentive, professional person than Tash to deal with. 
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I agree about Basis (I have a Debut vacuum table too, with an Orpheus L cartridge on it right now)--great table and good service.  I had a power supply/speed controller go bad very shortly after purchase.  It was replaced almost immediately with minimal trouble on my part.

I know Bob Clarke and he is a good guy.  I bought the Orpheus L from him and a Viva fono phonostage.

George Lenz at TubesUSA  is also fantastic.  He gives straight answers, including recommendations not to buy one of his tubes because it is not ideal for a particular use, and he communicates after the sale to make sure everything is working out.

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