From his website (I hadn't seen it before now):
Originally posted April 11, 2023; revised August 10, 2023:
Dear Reno Hi Fi clients and friends:
After more than 25 years in business, Reno Hi Fi will soon be closed, and Mark Sammut will retire. We’ve had a great run and I believe our business has truly been win-win for all parties involved. I can’t thank the audiophile community enough for all the good energy and good business over the years.
We are sold out of all inventory and we are not accepting new orders.
Mark remains available for a short while to help customers with recent purchases. We are no longer keeping regular store hours, but we are available by appointment. Mark will check and respond to email and voicemail on weekday mornings.
With the announcement of our store closing in April, all merchandise sold out much faster than we originally expected.
Pass Labs factory will help audiophiles with product information and warranty support and help with locating another dealer for future purchases.
I could not be more appreciative of all that Nelson Pass (The One and Only!) has done for my family business through the decades, with Wayne Colburn; Desmond Harrington; Kent English; and my late father, Joe Sammut; and many other great people. I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by so much talent. With Nelson’s usual kindness, he recently posted that he wished I would keep working. And of course, there would be no Reno Hi Fi without our many thousands of awesome clients—Thank YOU! We’ve had a wonderful time together and now it’s my time to retire in good health and move on to life outside the audio industry.
Early in September 2023, we will be permanently closed. The business itself and its parts, including the customer database, will not be sold nor shared. I’m proud that I’ve always maintained my integrity and kindness. I’m grateful to have helped so many people enjoy the wonderful Hi Fi hobby. I thank you all for trusting me with your business.
In my retirement, I look forward to doing many things which I’ve not had time to do these last 25 years, including: taking long vacations, focusing on regular daily exercise and healthy cooking, practicing the piano, enjoying lunch out with friends… and just enjoying the music.
Very Truly Yours, Mark Sammut
