I am shocked to hear this news. I just got my VSMs upgraded by Bobby to the Black Magic edition this year. He was so passionate about his speakers and the improvement of the upgrade, and so generous with his time. I can't remember how many times he talked my ear off about the upgrade and what it would do to the sound, and how his speakers had evolved over the years. I had hoped to meet him in person at RMAF some year, and am very sad that will never happen. I will play my magical Merlins tonight while sipping my very best scotch in his honor.
In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music
I just read this terrible news about the death of Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music Systems. He was a great guy and this is very, very sad. Rest in peace, Bobby.
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