Jim Lesurf wrote:
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wrote:

Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article m,
wrote:

He is most famous for his valve amps and preamps but has also
built and successfully marketed hybrids.



The chip amp was built by Mick Maloney of Supratek.Not to market but
just out of curiosity and for a specific task.

if this is who you are referring to above, then I have to confess that
I can't recall having heard his name before. However the alleged
"fame" of the designer may have no real relationship to do with the
actual quality of the products.


Do a Supratek search in Audiogon.There is plenty of info in their
dicussion forums. Or search reviews in 6 Moons. Or visit the Supratek
site.

Your point being that he is "famous" in the places where he is known? :-)

Regardless of which, my main point what that being "well known in
concentric circles" does not necessarily tell us anything about the actual
quality of the product.

Slainte,

Jim

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Jim,
I agree.It would be famous only in a cultish sort of way.
Probably the only famous audio designer would be Dr Bose-and largely
through spending lots of money promoting his own products.