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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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mrpaul
67 posts
 
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

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roxy54
7,978 posts
 
mrpaul,
The thread isn't about companies that are out of business, just those that are past their prime.
rterlisner
14 posts
 
can you imagine how long the list is for manufacturers that should never have gone into the audio business???!!!!!
petg60
1,486 posts
 
The best example i can think of is Sony,  sure they are still involved somehow, but their interests show that they have changed and are nowhere near they heydays. 
larryrs
132 posts
 
I think the answer is very simple.  The heyday of consumer audio was from the late 60's through the mid-80's.  The manufacturers who developed a loyal following then and have continued to produce equipment that appeals to that following remain.
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