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Update on Audiogon Member Almarg

I have some very sad news and information to share.

Al ( @almarg ), through his wife Margaret, asked me to post the following...

{"The attached letter to you was dictated at his bedside to me earlier today. I hope I got his words down precisely as he desired."}

"Unfortunately Al has an extremely aggressive form of Mantle Cell Lymphoma coupled with a mutation of gene TP53 (known as tumor suppressor gene). He has received outstanding advanced treatment with the latest and greatest chemo drugs at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale in New Haven. Unfortunately it appears that he only has a few weeks to live.

Please feel free to post a substantive update [on Audiogon]. He has not been able to do that because of his condition. Please indicate that he has enjoyed solving problems, researching others,’ and learning a good deal himself while developing his answers.

He and I wish everyone all the best of health and success in audio endeavors, in that order.

Al [and Margaret]

September 9, 2020"

I will post my very personal response tomorrow.
david_ten
mitch2
4,065 posts
 
Al has been an inspiration and guiding light here on Audiogon.
To you Al, and your family and friends, I send my heartfelt best wishes for strength and peace.
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/member-almarg-passed-away-last-night
dcevans
180 posts
 
Al
I have frequently visited this forum over many years, and I have always admired the depth of your knowledge and the grace with which you shared it on this forum to those in need. I am truly saddened to learn of your aggressive Mantle cell lymphoma.  As has been stated before, you are a gentleman’s gentleman, a true mensch amongst men. My heart goes out to you and your beloved wife. 
decooney
2,132 posts
 
Tonight I was reading a thread about interconnect & speaker cable capacitance and inductance here on Agon. I looked over to the left and the date was from back in 2009. And, to no surprise interesting posts by you know who, Almarg. Always enjoy reading his replies.  Thanks Al, RIP.  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/interconnect-inductance-vs-capacitance 
daedalus_audio
46 posts
 
I  recently found out when AL's nephew called me about speakers. Very very sad news. I always enjoyed my phone calls and interactions with AL, he was always a true gentleman. He had a sharp wit while never being unkind and his insights were always spot on. One of the brightest and most balanced of minds. Obviously I was always flattered and appreciative of his support for my work and I wish I had a chance to meet Al in person, he was one of the truly good guys!
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