Excuse my ignorance, Neal, but who's Andy Grove?Quote:
Peter C currently of WD fame and Andy Grove.
Marco.
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Excuse my ignorance, Neal, but who's Andy Grove?Quote:
Peter C currently of WD fame and Andy Grove.
Marco.
I think he's the chap that designs the Glasshouse stuff. He used to work for Audio Note too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Ah... Cheers, Rob.
Audio Note - that's another manufacturer I rate highly. Perhaps their equipment is a little overpriced, though. It certainly sounds excellent.
Marco.
Arh! Peter Q another ex retailer turned marketing man. You don't really think he is a designer do you. If you want a laugh talk to Guy about him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
His skill - going bust and surviving more (company) crashes than Evil Knievel. Also he has a very good ability at acquiring company names and products.
Yes they have extemely good taste in uniforms, real class :lolsign:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
El Duce had soooo much taste :mental:
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Excuse my ignorance, Neal, but who's Andy Grove?
Marco.
I think he's the chap that designs the Glasshouse stuff. He used to work for Audio Note too."
Also designed the WD amps and most of the WAD amps, and the recent QUAD valve amps.
I'd go along with Andy Rappaport based on listening to his old power amp a few times (Octave Research OR-1) Probably the best SS amp I've heard. Sadly he's moved onto grander things now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_S._Rappaport
All in this series from my list will contain inf I remember, things I don't will have () around them. So if you know then post and I will edit this as a reference.
Albarry built amplifiers in the 1980's (dates). Started by Albert (Henshaw?) and Barry (?), hence the name, in Stockport Manchester as an adenda to their Hi-Fi Retail business called Bespoke Audio. They were also importers of Alison Loudspeakers from the US. They built a Pre-Amp Model (?) and stereo Power Amp Model M408 a set of Monoblock Power Amps model M1008 and finally an Integrated Amp model (?). Failed in the late 80's recession and due to lack of dealer support. Excellent products from designer (?) with a very smooth presentation and in the power amps a very advanced and interesting case design. Albert continued in the business selling stylii and carts from his home. The company is called Pinzan Needles.
Currently a set of the M1008s up at ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Name=WDVW&rd=1
Albert still does his 'Pinzan needles' business. The shop was called 'Bespoke Audio'.
Ed.
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Ta Ed - do you know Albert, have you a phone number. I haven't spoken to him for about 15 years it would be nice to catch up on things.