tony sayer wrote:

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Yes indeed they do. I used to work there back in the 70's but fell fowl
of the Christian ethos which was prevalent at the time. But apart from
that Neve was the name in sound, remember the marketing slogan "the
sound of Neve is world-wide" and indeed narrowly missed a job as field
sales ENG due to personal reasons. Great fun, of to Sydney first thing
in the morning, they have a problem in Monseratt, or so and so in
Burbank cant lay down the tracks he wants, so get on the plane this
evening and just be there!...

Pity one of me few life regrets:-()

Interesting history Rupert has his own website with a comprehensive
history in fact some of the old amp designs were around on the web but
I'm dammed if I can find the links!.

http://www.rupertneve.com

What a coincidence. I worked there from '74 to '76 in sales engineering up
in the tree hut with Tony Cornwell and Betty Harmar Smith. I think I was
the first atheist they took on. I certianly had to moderate my engineering
languge - good lord was the strongest expletive I ever used - and they
stiall said prayers before each board meeting. Despite that is was one of
the best companies I ever worked for - fantastic 'can do' culture and
family spirit. Do you ever go to the annual reunions at the Cambrodge Motel
in October? Robin Ireland maintains a list of ex neve people's email
addresses and I do not see your name their so maybe you don't know about
it. If you are intersted I can give you his email off list.

I still have copies of the circuit diagrams of many of the Neve circuits and
yes some do appear on the net - I have seen them but like you I cannot
remember where. I will have a look at Rupert's site - did not know about
it.

Marry Xmas

Ian