I just saw this:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/725581231596505?multi_permalinks=1271853173635972
Sad to see the passing of another of the audio industry’s truly original thinkers. I know that several of the members here use his Allegri Reference passive pre-amp.
A fascinating (and friendly) guy to spend time with. I wonder if this may be the end of the brand as although ably assisted by his wife Sue Townshend Audio seemed to be pretty much a one man company ?