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Brand preference and opinions

Like cars with many brands, it is generally considered that Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus, Audi, Acura, Rolls Royce, Porsche, etc... to be in the top group. Ferrari, Lamborgini, Mclaren, etc... to be in the elite group and of course Toyota, Honda, Ford, Nissan, etc... to be in the general group.
Getting back to audio, I am looking for your opinion as to what is in the top group. For example, I think Conrad Johnson, Mcintosh, Mark Levinson, etc... brands to be in this group.
I like your opinion what would be in general the top brands for this group in the order of what is considered higher level.
My reasoning.... I am considering buying a amp/preamp or integrated amp based on brand only just like some people who buys a low end Benz for the prestige even though they could have had a higher end Lexus for the same money
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zyl8tr
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Some of us actually have untrained ears to actually listen and critize music. When I first heard some "high" end gear at an audio shop a few months ago, I almost peed my pants and pulled out my checkbook. I swore that I heard the most beautiful music in my entire life. But after a few auditions, I realized then that there are better stuff out there.

I myself have to rely on recommendation from friends about what gears to buy, then hope that it sounds good so I don't have to resell it.

Take it easy on him. He is probably knowledgeable with cars and trying to get an analogy that he would understand.
zyl8tr
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Mark Levinson is Ferrari.

I think of Mcintosh as Mercedes Benz and their monoblocks is the AMG division.

I think of Krell as BMW, and their evolution series is the M\\\ division.

I think of Cary Audio as Jaguar. It appeals to older folks that have experienced it in the past.

I think of Rotel as Toyota. Best bang for the buck.

I think NAD as KIA. Unreliable back then and slowly becoming more and more reliable.

Haha.....just having fun. These are just my opinion and mine only.
zyl8tr
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Hehehe....

No I love Ferraris and Mark Levinson. Both I can not afford.

MBL or Goldmunds are Lamborghinis.
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