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Boston Acoustics and Snell bought by D&M Holdings

D&M Holdings which owns Denon, Marantz, McIntosh to name a few now will own Boston Acoustics and Snell. When does this company buyout trend end and what does it mean to the audio industry? With one company having controlling interest in so many well known and respected audio manufactures, can we expect a convergience of technology? Would that mean that the high end lowers it's quality and becomes part of a corporate average? What will happen to for example McIntosh will it's resale fall more in line with Denon or Marantz, or will it hold it's own? What do you fellow AG'ers think?
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It’s kind-of sad to see a Japanese company gobble-up such historical American brands.

Such names as Marantz, McIntosh and Boston Acoustics were important American Audio companies. There are some pluses that have happened over the year since the McIntosh and Marantz acquisitions – the reissue of classic amps and Pre-amps.

Maybe with Snell they’ll re-release the EIII’s or AIIIi’s. Nice classic speakers that every one should have tried. I just hope they don’t see Snell as expendable -- They’re great group of guys and gals producing high quality audio. – The fit and finish of their speakers tells you what they’re all about! Plus Mark is one of the best customer service reps I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with.
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