Thank You Fumihiko Sugano and Koetsu
Reports are slowly circulating (WBF, FB Groups) that Fumihiko Sugano passed this August 21. He was the son of Koetsu founder Yoshiaki Sugano, and his chosen heir as the next Koetsu master cartridge builder - which he did brilliantly. Personally, I am grateful to the Sugano family for all the joy their products have brought me via my music collection. The Koetsu midrange magic is still unmatched by anything I've ever heard.
Business continuity is unclear at this time. I don't know any real details - just surprised this hasn't been posted here yet. Hopefully this isn't another Transfiguration scenario. Either way, I'll carefully preserve and enjoy my Fumihiko Koetsu treasures for the full extent of our lifetimes.
Thank you again Fumihiko! Godspeed.
Reports are circulating out of the Koetsu Users Facebook group that Koetsu is no more. The family has decided not to sell to a third party to continue the brand. I don't have a Koetsu, although I have considered one before. I have two Lyra Atlas Lambda (SL + Mono) and the builder is in his 70s, so that's always in the back of my mind for repairs/rebuilds. He does have an apprentice though. |
@pindac You know something about this, or are you just speculating? What makes you think there's a "strong possibility"? |
