First time i feel totally lost for words around here.
A mere couple of months have passed since Allen had a pleasant parler with me, followed up shortly by a Vacuum State mail delivery that put me in the smiling mood for weeks on end.
Extraordinary persons of high intelligence, topped with a refined sense of humor, are so very rare.
It is saddening to hear of the departure of one of the names in audio, with which one has become so familiar, on this ocassion truly shattering.
A mere couple of months have passed since Allen had a pleasant parler with me, followed up shortly by a Vacuum State mail delivery that put me in the smiling mood for weeks on end.
Extraordinary persons of high intelligence, topped with a refined sense of humor, are so very rare.
It is saddening to hear of the departure of one of the names in audio, with which one has become so familiar, on this ocassion truly shattering.
Having never met, talked with or corresponded with Allen I am none the less saddened to hear this news. His White Papers and information on VacuumState were intriguing and thought provoking.
It is sad to see such a bright light extinguished.
Condolences to his family and friends, and may God bless and keep you in this time of loss.
It is sad to see such a bright light extinguished.
Condolences to his family and friends, and may God bless and keep you in this time of loss.
I am sorry to read about Allen; may he rest in peace.
For many years already, the FVP5a and PP-2C have been performing outstandingly in my system. Now slowly progressing with the RTP3c.
I remember the patience with which Allen professionally replied on my questions. He always insisted upon a sonic report after a modification.
I had the opportunity to thank him personally on one of the Dutch ETF-meetings.
For many years already, the FVP5a and PP-2C have been performing outstandingly in my system. Now slowly progressing with the RTP3c.
I remember the patience with which Allen professionally replied on my questions. He always insisted upon a sonic report after a modification.
I had the opportunity to thank him personally on one of the Dutch ETF-meetings.
Very sad to read this. AW emailed me out of the blue a couple of years ago following up some ideas I'd posted, and proceeded to gently quiz me and encourage by turns.
I always thought I got given so much more than I had to offer, and given with unfailing good humour too. It appears this was typical of the man. It is so very, very rare.
I always thought I got given so much more than I had to offer, and given with unfailing good humour too. It appears this was typical of the man. It is so very, very rare.
I have had a strong interest in Allen's work since I first started reading these forums and bought his Tube Preamp Cookbook. The combination of the uniformly rave reviews of his gear, and my gut feeling that his way of doing things made real sense, inspired me to embark on a rash project to build an RTP3 preamp from the ground up. Although I didn't fork out any money for a VSE building manual he couldn't have been more helpful to me. Three years on, my RTP3 is still making sweet music, and means even more to me now Allen is gone.
I always thought I would get to meet Allen sometime and have a long chat about life, music and circuits, but that will never happen now.
RIP Allen!
Alex
I always thought I would get to meet Allen sometime and have a long chat about life, music and circuits, but that will never happen now.
RIP Allen!
Alex
I remember, made the trip to Schaffhouse Switzerland to meet Allen, a little more than a year from now. We listened carrefully to his SVP-2 and talked about vinyl. I left him and build my SVP-2 with his help fortunately!
Kind and human relation... I'll miss you Allen!
Gémissons mais espérons
Chris
Kind and human relation... I'll miss you Allen!
Gémissons mais espérons
Chris
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