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  1. 12-10-2016, 14:06 #1
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    It feels unreal to be posting this, many of you may own or have owned in the past or maybe heard at HiFi shows the beautifully entertaining music from Albarry amplifiers.
    It is with deep regret I convey that Designer Engineer Neil Burnett passed away this morning after a very brief illness aged 68.

    Neil and I were close friends for over 35 years, back to the days of the first "pork pie" Albarry M408's, through the HiFi haydays of the 80's and 90's and the relaunch of Albarry in 2010.
    He was always keen on having the music sound as the artists/musicians intended, with passion!, he was an accomplished musician himself, on piano and guitar and used his encyclopaedic knowledge of electronics and mathematics as a University Lecturer.

    As for the future of Albarry I don't know yet, it will be down to his family. I will post as I know more.


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    That's very sad news Alan. My condolences to Neil's family and yourself.
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  3. 12-10-2016, 14:32 #3
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    Never knew much about him but liked Alberry amps. Sound and look great. I hope his family either keep it going or sell it to someone with similar principles.
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    Alan,

    That is indeed very sad news. Please pass on my condolences to his family and friends.

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    God bless Neil.

    One of the few good guys in this business. He will be missed.
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    Hi Alan

    That's tragic news and I'm so sorry to hear that. I liked Neil a lot and very much enjoyed the meetings that I had with you and Neil, especially our day of music here and our outing to the NAS. Neil was a genuinely talented audio engineer, a very generous man and great company. He'll be very sorely missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.
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    Very sad indeed. He leaves behind him a great legacy. I loved my Albarry amps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reffc View Post
    Neil was a genuinely talented audio engineer, a very generous man and great company. He'll be very sorely missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.
    +1. I never knew Neil, but it's always sad hearing of news like this. All the Albarry products I've heard, I've enjoyed, so hopefully the family will keep the company alive for others to enjoy the unique musicality of its designs.

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    I also never knew (or met) Neil but I well remember his products being on the UK scene for several years and even worked on a few. RIP.
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    Sad news indeed. I still feel slightly ashamed, for still not hearing his amplification.

    RIP.

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