2. amps-preamps
  3. 1204398863

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?
pubul57
phd
1,319 posts
 
In the realm of solid state, definately Steve McCormack for designing gear that is very musical, involving, & affordable which is further enhanced by revisions!
frankk
50 posts
 
Thorsten Loesch (DIY guru)and Gordon Rankin (Wavelength).
audiobroke's avatar
audiobroke
51 posts
 
John Curl. The Parasound JC-2, JC-1's, CTC Blowtorch Pre, and Vendetta Phonostage define his accomplishments. All World Class to World Beating products.
pubul57 OP
3,712 posts
 
Yes indeed, one of the greats.
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
Audiobroke wrote:
John Curl. The Parasound JC-2, JC-1's, CTC Blowtorch Pre, and Vendetta Phonostage define his accomplishments. All World Class to World Beating products.
Yup, have all of them, and I hear they are making progress on the new VR3 phono stage.
More to discover