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Old 10-17-2011, 08:57 PM
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Default A sad day for audio... we lost one of the greats...

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/bu...ies-at-94.html
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:00 PM
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Sad day indeed...Mr. Villchur's contributions were well known. Who could forget the Acoustic Research AR-3 and AR-3a.

Condolences to his family and friends.


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Old 10-17-2011, 09:06 PM
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Wow sad and fact is we are all getting older and have been around a long time.

Bless him and RIP Edgar..
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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RIP Edgar, thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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Old 10-17-2011, 09:22 PM
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R.I.P. Mr. Villchur.
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:34 PM
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RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.
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Old 10-18-2011, 02:17 PM
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RIP...hope I make it to 94...
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