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Roger Alan Modjeski (RAM) 1951 - 2019

It is with great sadness that I announce Roger A. Modjeski passed away peacefully in his home in San Pablo, CA after an 12 month battle with cancer. Roger started Music Reference in 1981 and later RAM Tubes, The Tube Audio Store, and The Berkeley HiFi School. For more than 38 years he tirelessly ran his business and designed some of the most unique and well received audio components in the industry. Right until the near end Roger was working, designing, and teaching until he physically was unable to continue.

The link below will take you my playground where I have posted my tribute to Roger (click ENTER after the page loads):

http://www.electrafidelity.com/

Fare thee well my friend.
clio09
prighello
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Wow, what a bummer. I had the pleasure of meeting Roger some years back in Davis at a Nor Cal DIY event. He let me use one of his amps to demo a pair of speakers I had designed.

Later, we spoke about his amps and some DIY workshops he was putting together. Super nice guy, I can't believe he is gone. Rest in peace.
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jond
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Very sad news and a very heartfelt tribute. Rest in peace Roger and thank you @clio09.
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shkong78
1,490 posts
 
RIP to Roger.

Sorry for the great loss to audio industry.

Sincere condolence to the family.

Although I do not have chance to use his amp, I had excellent conversation with him here.

Thomas
rsf507
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So very sad. RIP RAM
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uberwaltz
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A shock to say the least.
Always had time for an email exchange even to people who were well below his knowledge level and never made them feel they were wasting his time.
A true gentleman.
Very sad and my condolences along with everybody else here.
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