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
shsu
Magnumpi205, you are 100% correct, but that does not appear to be the motive or approach this fella is looking to take.
01-08-08: Zyl8tr
Mark Levinson is Ferrari.

LMAO! I'm just trying to figure out if you like or dislike Ferrari from that comparison.

Since Ferrari are expensive foreign cars, I would think MBL or Goldmund would be more apropos. Levinson more like a Lincoln Towne car.

Cheers,
John
Hehehe....

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

MBL or Goldmunds are Lamborghinis.
Well, I'm with you on Ferrari's, I love 'em but can't afford 'em.
As for the ML, I can afford 'em, but I don't love 'em.
Maybe we only love what we can't afford......