A couple of days ago, i learned that an old a'phile friend had passed away. This gentleman was an acquaintance/friend of mine, who many years ago owned his own small audio business. I had bought several pieces of gear from him and had loved how he was able to display and demonstrate the gear that he sold out of his home. The two of us had attended several shows together and our mutual interest in collecting LP's had allowed both of us to benefit from the other's knowledge ( myself probably more).
After a few years of marginal success in the business, my friend called it a day and went on to enjoy the study of psychology and his new found love: his sweetheart from college who had just recently been widowed like he was. At this point, I basically lost touch and so the news of his passing was a sad event for me.
So with that said, I would like to dedicate this thread to all of those a'philes who have passed away and left behind one of us for the better. Let's hear it from those of us who have enjoyed and benefited from an older a'phile's experience and guidance. Your stories....
After a few years of marginal success in the business, my friend called it a day and went on to enjoy the study of psychology and his new found love: his sweetheart from college who had just recently been widowed like he was. At this point, I basically lost touch and so the news of his passing was a sad event for me.
So with that said, I would like to dedicate this thread to all of those a'philes who have passed away and left behind one of us for the better. Let's hear it from those of us who have enjoyed and benefited from an older a'phile's experience and guidance. Your stories....