I'm sadly reporting that Mauro Penasa (mauropenasa here on diyAudio) tragically died in a motorbike crash, the past Friday, June 16th.
His contribution to diyAudio (MY_REF and audhiopile LM3886 among many other amplifiers) will be never forgotten.
I'm sharing Mauro's passion for audio design, and I had the honor and the blessing to work with him until few years ago (he was by far the best hardware engineer I ever worked with, active in biomedical equipment's design).
But, much more than that, Mauro was such a rare mix of gifted and deeply kind person, truly devoted to family life. He will always remain in my heart, and I like to dream that one day he will be able to teach us - again - some other clever design solution...
Most sincere condolences to his family, in this painful time.
Gianluca Generali
His contribution to diyAudio (MY_REF and audhiopile LM3886 among many other amplifiers) will be never forgotten.
I'm sharing Mauro's passion for audio design, and I had the honor and the blessing to work with him until few years ago (he was by far the best hardware engineer I ever worked with, active in biomedical equipment's design).
But, much more than that, Mauro was such a rare mix of gifted and deeply kind person, truly devoted to family life. He will always remain in my heart, and I like to dream that one day he will be able to teach us - again - some other clever design solution...
Most sincere condolences to his family, in this painful time.
Gianluca Generali
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I wish his family will get through this pain as it is the living we must now help.
For me, his amplifier shows a good deal of imagination and great engineering. I have been tempted to try something similar, using a tube front end with his current-pump output stage inside the feedback loop of a pentode or similar. You see, how he inspires. Great attitude from his postings too. He will be missed.
For me, his amplifier shows a good deal of imagination and great engineering. I have been tempted to try something similar, using a tube front end with his current-pump output stage inside the feedback loop of a pentode or similar. You see, how he inspires. Great attitude from his postings too. He will be missed.
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Sad news and RIP, Mauro Penasa. Fortunately, his name will be immortal thanks to the MyRef alone.
Mauro gave more than he got, the measure of a truly great man. His freely shared work inspired many here, and we will miss him.
Peace to you, Mauro
Tom E
Peace to you, Mauro
Tom E
My sincere condolences to his family and friends, he will always be in the heart of DIY enthusiast.
Regards
Bilal
Regards
Bilal
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