In Memoriam
Hank Mahler, TV and Sound Icon, Passes Away
Oct 22, 2021
Henry (Hank) Mahler, a true motion picture and television engineering icon, passed away on Oct. 5, 2021 at the age of 84.
After graduating from Stevens College with a BSEE,
Thoughts on Charlie Watts’ Passing, by Gregory Morgan
Aug 30, 2021
I am heartbroken. Charlie Watts has died. My plans to write about how moving and the lack of available LP Shelving has changed my listening habits have been shot,
Rest In Peace Jim Forte
Jun 26, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that our friend and SFAS board member Jim Forte passed away on April 10,
RIP Dr. Bruce Edgar
Jan 21, 2021
Another audio legend left our world as Dr. Bruce Edgar passed away January, 2021. His contributions to audio were primarily horn speaker designs and he is best known for the Titan Horn System and Seismic Subwoofer.
The Legacy of Roger Modjeski, by Alan Martin
Jan 27, 2020
As I reflect on Roger’s contributions to the field of audio reproduction it makes me proud to have contributed to several of his projects over the past year.
Rest in Peace Roger Modjeski
Dec 18, 2019
Roger Modjeski
On Wednesday morning December 11, 2019, the audio world lost a legendary designer, a teacher and most of all a friend. Roger lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in San Pablo with hospice and visits from friends.
A Memorial Tribute in Words for Wesla Whitfield, by Russ Button
May 16, 2018
As a member of the San Francisco Audiophile Society, you live for the sheer beauty and loveliness of great music. We hope that our audio systems bring back to life musical magic.
In Memorium: Harry Pearson
Nov 11, 2014
Arguably one of the founding fathers of high-end audio Harry Pearson passed away a few days ago. If you’ve been an audiophile for a few decades,
In Memorium
Feb 24, 2014
Michael Raynor Merlino 1941-2014
BAAS Member Michael Merlino passed away on January 26, 2014 due to complications from a long illness.