"The Analog Guy," David Fletcher passes away at the age of 81.

Founder of Sumiko and co founder of SOTA has passed.
He had a very colorful career which you can read about here.
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/sumiko-and-sota-founder-david-fletcher-rip
He created the first bomb proof turntable and was the first to incorporate vacuum clamping in a turntable.
He designed many cartridges for Sumiko. Both Sumiko and Sota survive today. Good show! RIP.