RIP Jim Smith

[Mike]

I’m sorry to inform you all, Jim Smith has passed away. I went to visit Jim in September (pic below). His health was failing. Jim was a major inspiration for me and a great mentor. Author of Get Better Sound. He will be deeply missed.

 

[crwilli]

Sad news. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[Darrel]

Jim was a real gentleman and a wealth of knowledge.

 

[MikeCh]

Very sad news, RIP Jim. You shared so much knowledge with so many of us. Thank you.

 

[Audiophilehi]

OMG, so very said. Jim was most definitely was a gentleman and a wealth of knowledge. I set up my system using his Get Better Sound DVD and book.

 

[Adyc]

RIP

 

[Ritmo]

Sad to learn about Jim Smith passing. A real leader in the audiophile industry. He leaves a great legacy. RIP Jim.

 

[Cincy2]

Very sad news. I had a session with him at my home some years ago and was impressed by his knowledge and his personality. RIP.

Eric

 

[GSOphile]

One of the really fine people in our hobby. His book was a real kick starter for me. He will be missed. RIP.

 

[ben]

RIP Jim.

 

[rrwmd]

RIP Jim. Had a few interactions with him by phone and he was always kind and patient.

 

[the professor]

Very sad news. He was an inspiration to many of us.

 

[Phil A]

RIP

 

[brad225]

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It is a great loss for everyone, especially music listeners.

 

[annapolis Raider]

Bought Avantgardes from Jim back in the day...... good guy, will be missed

 

[slowgeezr]

I'm very sad to read of his passing.

 

[JCS123]

Deepest condolences to his family, friends and all whose lives he improved through better musical enjoyment.

 

[Mr Peabody]

Wow, sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[BendingWave]

Someone I knew for a very long time a true legend and a gentleman. He will be missed.

 

[Shadowfax]

Wow, that really sucks. Glad I got my signed book.

RIP