Chris Robinson Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I was just browsing George's Wright Sound site and came across the following note: About the Wright Sound Company Dear customers and dealers, I have suffered a set back in my health and am recovering some what slowely. Thise next week in june I have assemblers come back the work to buld up orders. I aslo have some equipment left over from VSAC to offer as inventories reductions, check our specials section for savings on some of our best products, Please note, during this time of fluctuating currencies and manufacturing increases, we are forced to adjust some prices on several models with out notice. Anybody have any idea what's up with George? Obviously, a note written like this was either by a proxy or George was thumbing his message without visual feedback. The communications I've had with George over the years were very articulate. I'm hoping his health returns soon. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 He will be in my thoughts have emailed with him and chatted a couple times on the phone. A tremendous talent and I hope he enjoys better health in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yes. Geo is an articulate guy. It's been most enjoyable to do business with him. Sorry to hear this. Hope all goes well for him in his recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Not good. That gives me sellers remorse over the Wright 2a3 amps (with the Sowter trannies) that I recently sold. REALLY great guy and really nice gear for the $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sorry to hear he's still having health issues. He serviced my preamp back in May and we had a nice chat. He also sent a letter w/ the unit on it's return, apologizing for the delay (due to health issues, VASC). Hope you're feeling better, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Mandaville Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I knew there had been some concerns, and I hope he is feeling himself again very soon. I loved his amps, but they are nothing when it comes to health. Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 George Wright rest in peace. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Sad news indeed... Special announcement: Dear Wright Sound Customers and Friends, It is with great sadness that we report that George Wright went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2009. He is celebrating with those who have gone on before him and we will see him again one day. George's passing means the end of Wright Sound company. He was the brillance behind the equipment. Without him, there is no company. Those of you who knew George know that he had a passion for tube equipment and he truly was gifted in electronics. He will be sorely missed for his humor and his incredible knowledge about all things tube related. To all of our customers over the years, George would like to say thanks. It was a heck of a ride and he enjoyed sharing his passion for music with you. Take care, live life to the fullest, and be blessed. Brenda Wright George Wright (son) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 That is sad news indeed, I can't help but wonder if the employee who sent that email was aware of HIPPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 HIPAA only applies to health care providers - doctors, nurses, hospital employees and insurance companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Robinson Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yes, this is indeed sad news. I had a pair of his 3.5's and loved them. I had bought them "used", and came to find out that they had been heavily modified to the point of being nothing like the original design. I called him and George said "send 'em back" ... and he restored them to the original design for the cost of the parts; all his labor was free. That says a lot about the man. Rest in peace, George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 He was the rarest of gentlemen. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 This is very sad news. I absolutely love my AU1000 preamp, and George worked on it twice ( I bought it used) the first time as the selector switch was faulty when I received it, and the second time to replace the volume control per my request. He was always the gentleman, very patient in answering my emails and repairing my preamp. I have always heard nothing but good things about Mr. Wright, and my dealings with the man concur with those opinions. My deepest sympathy to his family, may God speed. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe gutowski Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 George Wright Sr. has passed away, and it appears his wifeand son are closing the company. The following was posted onwright-sound.com: Dear Wright Sound Customers and Friends,Itis with great sadness that we report that George Wright went home to bewith the Lord on August 21, 2009. He is celebrating with those who havegone on before him and we will see him again one day. George'spassing means the end of Wright Sound company. He was the brillancebehind the equipment. Without him, there is no company. Those of youwho knew George know that he had a passion for tube equipment and hetruly was gifted in electronics. He will be sorely missed for his humorand his incredible knowledge about all things tube related.To allof our customers over the years, George would like to say thanks. Itwas a heck of a ride and he enjoyed sharing his passion for music withyou.Take care, live life to the fullest, and be blessed.Brenda WrightGeorge Wright (son)Thisis a big loss to the tube-using audio public, especially to SET wheremost of George's products were focused. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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