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Title: RIP Jim R.
Post by: galyons on April 16, 2018, 04:50:55 PM

I am sad to report that Jim R., our blind Bottlehead, has passed away.  Jim was a kind and generous soul who never let his disability or ailments interfere in his appreciation of listening to music.  Jim had a fine ear, was an accomplished DIY’er and a true gentleman in all senses of the word.  He was always ready to share his knowledge and experience.  He and I communicated regularly about life, music and music reproduction. He was an old soul and I will truly miss him.

Regards,
Geary

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: Paul Joppa on April 16, 2018, 05:01:47 PM

I'm very sad to hear that. His posts were always a bright spot on the forum.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: BNAL on April 16, 2018, 06:24:52 PM

I’m very sad to hear the news. Over the years I had communicated with him and even bought some gear. He will be missed.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on April 17, 2018, 03:50:01 AM

Woah, that's very sad to hear.  I'll miss seeing him in CO and reading his contributions here.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: Natural Sound on April 17, 2018, 04:24:38 AM

This is very sad news. RIP Séamus.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: Doc B. on April 17, 2018, 04:43:54 AM

Vale, Jim. As I look at the Atmos clock you traded to me many years ago I recall how in awe I was of your ability to put together our kits without the aid of your eyes. I chuckle to myself thinking of how I would close my eyes when I would sit with an amp in front of me as we worked out the details of a particular sticky point in the construction, attempting to comprehend how you performed this act of magic. Your soft voice contrasted with your fierce passion for music and craftsmanship. I'll miss seeing posts from our Blind Bottlehead.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: kgoss on April 17, 2018, 05:04:04 AM

Rest in peace Jim.  I never met him, but I always liked reading his posts on this forum.
I learned quite a bit from them and marveled at his craftsmanship.  A sad day indeed.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: Alonzo on April 17, 2018, 06:02:07 AM

RIP, if anyone knows if there's a way to send condolences or sympathy please let us know.  I corresponded with Jim thru various boards and email.  He seemed a great soul.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: tsingle999 on April 17, 2018, 07:03:22 AM

Jim was very generous and always working on one project after another. I exchanged many long emails with him about various projects that intersected with each other. RIP Jim

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Post by: johnsonad on April 17, 2018, 03:49:52 PM

This is sad news.... I too will miss Jim. He was a kind and generous friend.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: RayP on April 18, 2018, 04:10:51 AM

We are fortunate that there are so many kind, friendly and helpful people in this hobby. And like Jim, we all share the same passion for building tube stuff that produces glorious music. When I read his posts I could never work out how he did it, but people overcome all kinds of obstacles and they are an inspiration for us all.

ray

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: denti alligator on April 18, 2018, 04:41:56 AM

This is sad news. Jim was a truly generous guy and will be missed. I have a number of audio devices that I got from him. It was always a pleasure trading getting advice from him.

Title: Re: RIP Jim R.
Post by: galyons on April 18, 2018, 06:07:56 AM

I have been asked by several members about sending condolences.  Condolences can be sent to this email address, [email protected]  or to Linda Tate, 1683 Yellow Pine Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund.org) or the Emergency Family Assistance Association of Boulder (efaa.org).

Geary