The loss of ME is truly a shame and highlights the difficulties of being a small fish in a big pond. And when you're a distinctive fish in that small pond it makes it even harder.
The ME mob created some beaut amps that represented real value for money against the imported product. I can't help thinking that the demise of ME will make some of their product real collectors items in the coming years. Especially if Peter comes back into the fray in the future to provide service and support.
I wish him all the best and look forward to his return to the Oz HiFi industry as soon as he is capable.