Alan Brownstone RIP

[jandl100]

It was with great sadness that I heard of the death earlier today of my friend Alan Brownstone; widely known as AlanB on hifi forums.

A hifi and music fanatic, and tube roller extraordinaire.
He was a true gentleman, and also a gentle man.

He will be much missed by the many friends and acquaintances that he has made over the years.

RIP Alan.

[Gazjam]

Sorry to hear that Jerry,
I'd had a few good discussions with Alan over the years, always seemed helpful, knowledgeable and happy to share some wisdom with a stranger.

RIP Alan.

[Firebottle]

Is that Alan from Solihull? If so I only met him once, a very nice chap.

Always sad when friends and acquaintances pass on, RIP.

[montesquieu]

Sorry to hear that Jerry. A true gentleman as you say.

[User211]

He posted only yesterday?

Must have been sudden.

Anyway, RIP AlanB. May otherworldly hi-fi systems be amazing!:)

[walpurgis]

Sorry to hear that. What a shame.

[hifinutt]

he was a wonderful gent who adored opera and had dozens of recordings of the same piece of music , he loved his harbeth and i had the privelige of listening to them sounding amazing with the unison amp . he came to see me several times when he could travel and was always at the wam show
a very sad loss

[montesquieu]

he was a wonderful gent who adored opera and had dozens of recordings of the same piece of music , he loved his harbeth and i had the privelige of listening to them sounding amazing with the unison amp . he came to see me several times when he could travel and was always at the wam show
a very sad loss

Indeed. He had every possible (or at least every sensible) recording of Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs ... was very eloquent on the topic.

[Oddball]

I didnt know the gent, but what tributes !! RIP

[Marco]

Didn't know the dude, but sorry to hear he's passed away. RIP.

Marco.

[Lee Henley]

Very sad news, Alan was a true gentleman, he was the guy that got me on the road to ruin with valve rolling, we spent many a happy hour or two rolling valves back in the day

RIP Alan

[jandl100]

For anyone who would like to attend and pay "last respects" to Alan, the funeral details are as follows --

4th September at 11.40am at Stourbridge Crematorium, South Road DY8 3RQ.

Followed by an informal gathering and drink in celebration of Alan's life at H Porter & Sons, Old Church House, 60 South Road DY8 3UJ.

Alan's daughter, Andra, says that anyone who knew Alan is welcome to attend and will be made most welcome!

[Mr. C]

As you say Alan was a decent human being met him a few times, even repaired a couple of items for him over the years, he came to see back in 2006 when we were in Malvern.

Best wishes to the family

[Bourney]

Oh no,no,no. I can't believe this. I've been to Alan's and he's been to mine a couple of times. We regularly email and text about hifi and football. I'm gutted.
RIP Alan. One if the nicest fellas I've ever met, even though you were a West Ham fan. I'll think about you lots over the next few months Al. Sleep well old chum.
Gutted.

[jandl100]

It has been suggested to me that it would be a nice idea if a few of Alan's "audio buddies" got together and sent some flowers to the funeral.
I think it's a great idea, especially as it looks like I won't be able to attend the funeral.

Interflora seem to provide a good service for this type of thing.
https://www.interflora.co.uk/category/funeral-flowers/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcCflv6E3QIVS7TtCh2tZQRqEAAYAiA AEgLDPvD_BwE
For £45 or £50 a nice looking floral arrangement can be delivered to the funeral parlour.

If anyone has suggestions for suitable wording for the accompanying card I would be very grateful!


I will co-ordinate this.
If anyone would like to contribute to this please PM me and I will give you details of how to provide funds.

Any excess monies will be donated to a charity - I will get in contact with Alan's daughter and ask her views on a suitable charity.

[montesquieu]

Very nice idea Jerry and count me in as discussed.

[Spectral Morn]

I didn't know Alan, but its sad when anyone passes. Condolences to family and friends. Sounds like a nice guy.