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    Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    January 5, 1937 - November 4, 2014

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    It is with a heavy heart that we must share with you the sad news of the passing of a legendary man.

    Last night, the evening of November 4th, Harry Hall Pearson Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in Sea Cliff, NY, at the age of 77.

    Harry will be missed by those of us who loved him as a mentor, a friend, and as the standard-bearer for our mutual pursuits in the world of audio.

    His legend will live on and echo throughout the audio industry, for Harry’s was the “Gold Standard” of audio journalism. His deep love of music, and the goal of realistic reproduction in the home, became the adopted enthusiasm for hundreds of thousands of audiophiles around the globe. His lexicon of audio vocabulary became the very patois with which audiophiles communicated amongst each other, especially audiophile journalists.

    Harry’s contributions to the audio world are both measureless and timeless.

    Thank you, Maestro, for everything.

    Memorial services are being planned, and we will share that information with you once it becomes available.


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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    RIP Harry.
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Sad to hear...
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    Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Sad news. Thanks Mike for posting.

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    His influence in this industry was mega and his legacy will live on forever. My condolences go out to all that knew him, my regret Is never having the chance to. RIP Harry.

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    RIP kinsman.

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    RIP. :music:


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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    RIP he will be missed
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    godspeed HP

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Rip hp
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    The passing of a legend, a true icon. Whenever I pick up a copy of TAS I will think of Harry

    R.I.P. Harry
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Harry and TAS started me into the high end, back in the mid '70's when I bought Issue 6 of TAS on a local newstand. Within a couple of years I had bought a pair of Magnepan 2167-F's the predecessor to the Magnepan II's. More important, I started collecting and listening to the TAS SuperDiscs, a journey that took me 30 years to get a complete set (with 600 records!). Harry introduced me to Mercuries, RCA Living Stereo, Lyrita, EMI and, of course, Decca, and many other great labels.

    He and Gordon Holt weaned me away from Stereo Review, Hi Fidelity and Audio. I still have all of the small format TAS issues starting with Issue 6.

    Thank you Harry.

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    RIP HP

    A man who put Hi End into our vocabulary

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Goodbye to a true legend, I hope he finds the sound he's always wanted.
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Too bad he was a Nice guy

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

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    There really are no words.... HP introduced me to a world I didn't know existed.... Thank you !!
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Rip, HP.
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Get into the Music, not the equipment. The equipment is a vehicle into the music.

    -- Harry Pearson


    Harry Pearson: January 5, 1937?November 4, 2014 | The Absolute Sound



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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    Thanks Myles for that link, Michale Fremer's article is one Hell of a good read, and I think most people would find it most insightful.
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    RIP, Harry. Sure enjoyed reading HP's columns over the years.
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Good article Myles, thanks for sharing.


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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    “Wall of Remembrance” for HP:

    HP Wall of Remembrance | The Absolute Sound

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Quote Originally Posted by mauidan View Post
    “Wall of Remembrance” for HP:

    HP Wall of Remembrance | The Absolute Sound

    I think thats really neat.

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    Re: Legend Harry Pearson has died - RIP

    Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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