Not sure how I was so late hearing about this, it must have been all the busyness with the holidays. The industry lost a great designer with the passing of Charlie.
I've really enjoyed the Ayre products I have owned. I chatted with him few years ago, and it was a pleasure. As a loyal Vandersteen owner, his zero feedback amp designs work amazingly well with the time and phase coherent Vandersteen speakers. I have always held the highest regards for his products, designs, and company philosophy.
http://ayre.com/news/index.php?/archives/41-Charles-Hansen-1956-2017.html
https://www.stereophile.com/content/charley-hansen-1956-2017
I've really enjoyed the Ayre products I have owned. I chatted with him few years ago, and it was a pleasure. As a loyal Vandersteen owner, his zero feedback amp designs work amazingly well with the time and phase coherent Vandersteen speakers. I have always held the highest regards for his products, designs, and company philosophy.
http://ayre.com/news/index.php?/archives/41-Charles-Hansen-1956-2017.html
https://www.stereophile.com/content/charley-hansen-1956-2017