Jim Thiel has passed.

See news at S'phile.com

tabl10s09-17-2009 9:40pm

mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,830 posts 09-18-2009 at 01:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do not know the man but am saddened by this news. I have always had tremendous respect for his products. A true loss!
bvdiman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 491 posts 09-18-2009 at 04:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Deepest condolences to the family, may his soul RIP. Long live 'Thiel'!
artmaltman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 769 posts 09-18-2009 at 08:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Visionary. I've had a LOT of fun with Thiel speakers, and cut my audiophile "teeth" hearing those incredibly transparent speakers demonstrate the differences among components and the nuances of beautifully recorded material. Art Thiel History: 04a, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6, not in that order.
bobgates Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 09-19-2009 at 10:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was really saddened by this news. Jim was a very nice person and I have always been a big fan of his work. My deep condolences to his family.
trelja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,223 posts 09-19-2009 at 11:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My heartfelt sympathy and condolences.