There is something almost Gumpish about this story. Next I expect ot hear that he had a prototype diesel engine that got 200mpg, but somehow did not see the light of day....
Designer Hall of Fame
There are many great designers out there, and especially in the lore from the golden age, but I'm not to familiar with them. I thought it might be interesting to discuss some of the great designers for engineering skill and knowledge, business integrity, and ultimatley quality of their products. My short list a "hall of fame" if you will of designers working today are:
Nelson Pass, Pass Labs
Charles Hansen, Ayre
Roger Modjeski, Music Reference
Ken Stevens, Convergent Audio Technolgy (CAT)
Kevin Hayes, VAC
and how could I leave Jeff Rowland off? Well it is a short list. Who would you nominate?
Nelson Pass, Pass Labs
Charles Hansen, Ayre
Roger Modjeski, Music Reference
Ken Stevens, Convergent Audio Technolgy (CAT)
Kevin Hayes, VAC
and how could I leave Jeff Rowland off? Well it is a short list. Who would you nominate?
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Based on what I am hearing from a Magtech amp I just purchased from Roger Sanders (owner of Sanders Sound System), I would think that he probably belongs in the Designer Hall of Fame. An incredible sounding amp with power to drive any speaker. I have a pair of Duntech Speakers that I bought 23 years ago and when I hooked up the Magtech amp I almost fainted. The sound was unbelievable. I've never heard an amp before that just takes complete control of the music. The realism of this amp is scary. It is truly the best sounding amp I have ever heard and I have had quite a few top rank amps in my 52 years as an audiophile. HAPPY DAYS are finally here. |
How about Horace Short? His amplifier was ground-breaking in 1899. Powered by compressed air, it didn't even need electricity:) Auxetophone |
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