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Earned PhDs in nuclear physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry from Germany’s University of Heidelberg.
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Considered an audio legend by many, and for good reason. Look at some of his previous product innovations. He introduced the world’s first…
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• in-wall speaker
• in-wall subwoofer
• component loudspeaker for car hi-fi
• switching power supply for car hi-fi
• multi-channel car amplifier
• hi-fi television monitor
• complete digital time-delay system for surround sound
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Former NASA project engineering manager
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Virtually created the category of miniature hi-fi speakers with the introduction of the a/d/s/ L200, which was displayed at the Museum of Modern Art
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Helped support himself in college as a photographer
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Was formerly president of the audio division of BRAUN®, the same folks that make the tooth brush and coffee maker
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Was the first to use ultra-powerful rare earth
magnets (i.e. strontium and neodymium) in loudspeakers (he was
working with these materials at NASA)
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Musical favorites include Bach, Sheryl Crow and Sting
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Is an accomplished pianist
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Suggests Oranjeboom, a great tasting low cost Lager, available at Trader Joe’s
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