I don't think it's fair to say they're the most respected water vendor just because all the noobs buy there. I do know what you mean though... whenever a "what's the most l337 block?" thread pops up at Overclockers the Maze 3 always gets high praise... sometimes it even comes "within a degree or two" of the White Water. 
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