Oh man, that's a drag. I met Walter in 1973, when I visited his newly-opened hi-fi shop (Audio Arts) in Livermore, and a few months later bought from him my first big system (ARC electronics, Magneplanar Tympanis, Revox A77, Thorens/SME/Decca). He was not only very knowledgeable technically, but also musically. And a wonderful, soft-spoken gentleman. I've been using his Last record & tape preservation products since they were introduced---fantastic stuff! He lived a good life.
Walter Davies (LAST Factory) has passed away
Sorry that I keep posting these passings, but they seem to be more and more frequent.
Walter Davies of The LAST Factory has died.
https://thelastfactory.com/blog/in-memoriam-walter-e-davies-august-01-1937-august-24-2020/
I was one of the first LAST dealers, when he decided to go retail with his product. He was a cheerful, wonderfully innovative gentleman. I've used his products since day one and swear by them.
He sold the company a couple of years ago, but stayed on as a consultant.
https://thelastfactory.com/about-us/
R.I.P. Walter
Walter Davies of The LAST Factory has died.
https://thelastfactory.com/blog/in-memoriam-walter-e-davies-august-01-1937-august-24-2020/
I was one of the first LAST dealers, when he decided to go retail with his product. He was a cheerful, wonderfully innovative gentleman. I've used his products since day one and swear by them.
He sold the company a couple of years ago, but stayed on as a consultant.
https://thelastfactory.com/about-us/
R.I.P. Walter
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