Manufacturers past their heyday


There are many companies that we all recall from years gone by that are gone. There are some companies that while still around, seem be be past their glory days. For instant, while Conrad Johnson is still around, they just don’t seem to be nearly as relevant as they used to be. Of course, my thought on CJ are purely subjective. And yet other companies seem to be as relevant today as they were 20 of more years ago. VPI perhaps? Definitely McIntosh. 

Who are the other former high flyers that seem to be operating on an altogether different level these days? 
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My systems are full of old Marantz, Focal, KLH, and Jolida stuff.  In part, bec. I have no interest in putting more money into this hobby than I have, and also bec. I am very happy with the sound, and don't want to go through the turmoil of 'upgrading' or 'experimenting' again (which once almost killed my enjoyment of music altogether).  I will say I am not at all happy with the latest Jolida piece I got on spec while I was fixing something else, and you will probably find it soon here or on Audiomart.
@teo_audio. 
Glad to see Usher on life support, at least here in the States. They make some great speakers. 
I owned equipment from these companies at on time. As far as I know they are all gone.Dahlquist
Merlin
Joule Electra
Monarchy Audio
California Audio Labs
Blue Circle

mrpaul,
The thread isn't about companies that are out of business, just those that are past their prime.
can you imagine how long the list is for manufacturers that should never have gone into the audio business???!!!!!