It was predictable, really. But the good news is that it gives other, small, quality manufacturers a shot at greater success as more and more people draw the conclusion you have.I do fully admit that I think I've bought my last new Boogie, though. My very recent dealings with them have a decidedly less customer-centric feeling than it was before the buy-out. I wish them the best, but think the Mesa/Boogie I know is now a thing of the past, even if the amps never changed. The corporate stiffness is palpable.
On a personal note, I'd buy another Mesa without thinking twice. I'd buy it from Jack Gretz, who sells a lot of Mesas (I think he's one of their largest resellers in that part of the country).
If there's a problem with something Jack sells, he handles it personally. The customer doesn't have to.
That's one of the many advantages of dealing with a guy like Jack, who owns the shop, instead of a random employee. Jack's why I keep buying from him instead of anyone else.
For me it's about getting both the right piece of gear, and the personal service. Guitars and amps are more finicky and likely to have issues here or there than, say, a computer interface or a mic preamp. So I deal only with Jack for guitars/amps.
I honestly don't know what I'd do if he closed up shop! I'd be very glum, that's for sure.