So, startup company "A" designs and builds a preamp that exceeds all expectations. In fact, it practically becomes an instant legend. Over the years, the company produces a dozen other preamp models. By now, the first preamp has become a verified classic, but what about all those other models?
Are we to expect a given company to supersede the piece that made it famous? If so, how many times? How long is it before a brand becomes larger than life? Even if sales remain high, is it a given that the company remains faithful to a business model that adheres to sequential improvement and value, even when the outside appearance of the product line appears to advance with time?
I don't believe there is a concrete answer. Companies tend to change over time. That change can be in any direction, better, worse, or just different.
I try to keep an open mind because today's new startup company may have just introduced tomorrow's preamp classic, but like everybody else I do have certain expectations from some brands out there.
Are we to expect a given company to supersede the piece that made it famous? If so, how many times? How long is it before a brand becomes larger than life? Even if sales remain high, is it a given that the company remains faithful to a business model that adheres to sequential improvement and value, even when the outside appearance of the product line appears to advance with time?
I don't believe there is a concrete answer. Companies tend to change over time. That change can be in any direction, better, worse, or just different.
I try to keep an open mind because today's new startup company may have just introduced tomorrow's preamp classic, but like everybody else I do have certain expectations from some brands out there.