Member Binary Mike passed away earlier this year, after a long battle with cancer.
Mike got his start in electronics as a child. He scrapped old TVs and radios for parts to build and experiment with. As a teenager, Mike already knew how to design with vacuum tubes. He dropped out of his EE program in college because it wasn't challenging and moved too slowly.
Mike and his wife operated an AV repair business for many years and eventually transitioned to design of industrial video equipment. They operated this business until they learned of Mike's illness.
Binary Mike had always wanted to design tube amplifiers in his retirement. We are happy that he was able to spend several years engaged in this pursuit before he passed.
Those who really knew Mike knew him as an old soul; kind, patient, and wise beyond his years. By the time of his death, Mike's mastery of the art of electronics was so complete that it wasn't enough to simply design world class tube amplifiers. He had to spice up the task with extra challenges, like getting high-end sound quality from commodity components. He wanted to reduce the financial barrier to entry into audiophilia. His designs reflect both his expertise and altruistic tendency.
Rest in peace, Mike. We are poorer without you.
Mike got his start in electronics as a child. He scrapped old TVs and radios for parts to build and experiment with. As a teenager, Mike already knew how to design with vacuum tubes. He dropped out of his EE program in college because it wasn't challenging and moved too slowly.
Mike and his wife operated an AV repair business for many years and eventually transitioned to design of industrial video equipment. They operated this business until they learned of Mike's illness.
Binary Mike had always wanted to design tube amplifiers in his retirement. We are happy that he was able to spend several years engaged in this pursuit before he passed.
Those who really knew Mike knew him as an old soul; kind, patient, and wise beyond his years. By the time of his death, Mike's mastery of the art of electronics was so complete that it wasn't enough to simply design world class tube amplifiers. He had to spice up the task with extra challenges, like getting high-end sound quality from commodity components. He wanted to reduce the financial barrier to entry into audiophilia. His designs reflect both his expertise and altruistic tendency.
Rest in peace, Mike. We are poorer without you.
