RIP - Richard Brown, BEL


Richard passed away October 10,2009. I was first introduced to Richard’s amp about 10 years ago. I purchased a pair of the MKII’s off the gon and was very impressed by their performance. So I got in touch with Richard and told him I wanted the upgrades to MKV statis. I enjoyed my conversations with him over the two year period I was waiting for him to begin the upgrades. (Begging with him at the end of each phone call) It was a very painful two year wait but well worth it! I did understand he had a life outside of audio. Subsequently I had him perform his MKV upgrade on another pair I purchased several years later. The previous owner had his name in for the upgrades so I was automatically in line. I only had to wait about 3 months this time around. Just recently I had the opportunity to purchase 2 more of his amps and had them shipped to him to perform yet another MKV upgrade. Not so lucky this time around.

I only new Richard through this hobby. He was a great guy who conducted his work life on his terms. His passing is a real shocker to me! My blessings to his wife. He will be missed.

Byron
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I have a BEL 1001 MK V that is in need of repair - can anyone help me with this issue?

Bob H - 508-244-0587

Thanks!
Thanks! I have indeed contacted him and I will report back to all you Agoner's about my experience with him- good or bad.
Sal Zambrano told me that he intends to carry on with Mr Brown's philosophy - see below in his own words - he seems like an honorable and caring person:

I have all BEL amp repairs performed by Tom, the technician at Brooks Berdan, Ltd who
knows Mr. Brown's amps well.

I am focusing on learning about Mr. Brown's amp design, and how I may bring Mr. Brown's
BEL 1001 amplifier back to the market in a couple of years...

I plan to continue Mr. Brown's legacy, respect his design philosophy, and remain true to
his design ideals.

I do own the BEL trademark, and will be exhibiting a BEL 1001 amplifier at THE SHOW,
Newport, and at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest.

And, I manufacture and sell Mr. Brown's BEL "The Wire" cables (P-1 and D-1
interconnects; S24 and S12 speaker cables).