Tony Boone Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 I am saddened to read of the passing of David Hafler. From the unofficial Dynaco web site. --------------------------------------------------- "It is my sad duty to inform the visitors to this page of the passing of Dynaco's founder, Mr. David Hafler. Ed Laurent reports that Mr. Hafler died on May 25, 2003 in Philadelphia after a prolonged and debilitating illness. We would like to offer our sympathies and best wishes to his family on behalf of the legion of Dynaco and Hafler enthusiasts worldwide. Mr. Hafler's vision and hard work brought to life a series of unparalleled hi-fi components and a community of people who truly believed in the ethic of economical and high-quality musical reproduction. His guidance saw the rise and success of audio component kits which equalled the best the industry had to offer, and which still enjoy a high reputation today. We ask that you take a moment in your own way to reflect on Mr. David Hafler's legacy, and to mark the passing of a true legend in the audio community." http://home.indy.net/~gregdunn/dynaco/ ------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 RIP David - You did well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 It's always been my opinion that Hafler had far more influence on the audio business than he was given credit for. Let's see...I've a Hafler designed preamp, ST-70 amp, two Hafler amibence recovery circuits... I'll bet few people remember that he actually marketed a DynaQaud unit for car radios. I'll be they are scarce as hen's teeth. He will be missed. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Peace Be With You Mr. Hafler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Will definately hang on to my 2 Hafler 9130 amps now. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 What a loss. One of three of my first audio heros. Usually comes in threes -- Kloss, Hafler, ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 THANK YOU, David Hafler for 30+ years of audio enjoyment with you equipment. RIP, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovebolt6 Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 ---------------- On 5/30/2003 6:14:29 PM DeanG wrote: What a loss. One of three of my first audio heros. Usually comes in threes -- Kloss, Hafler, ... ? ---------------- Usually comes in threes -- Kloss, Hafler, PWK. Hopefully we are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leok Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Mr Hafler, Thanks for your contributions to audio art, in the products you designed and in the papers you wrote. leok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Let's not forget his work with James Strickland advancing the art of the electrostatic speaker at Acoustat. He will be missed. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 This - Like most recent years - has been a sad one - especially for those of us who have been around long enough to have seen the transition from 78's to 45's to LP mono LP stereo to quadrophonic sound back to stereo to multichannel etc. Every time a legendary musician or engineer or whatsomever passes away we are reminded yet again that it is merely a matter of time before ................ FWIW - I as a certifiable "Old Fart" delight in the fact that I have over the years benefited greatly from the efforts of a multitude of visionaries/designers/engineers whose efforts have enriched my life. In the realm of audio three of the greats passed this year. RIP - 2003 Paul Wilber Klipsch Henry Kloss David Hafler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 The world has been a more interesting and exciting place because of David Hafler. Life is so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 How strange that I forgot about PK. I guess he's still so alive in my mind that my brain rebels against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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