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His son, Matt just posted on his father's death from cancer on facebook. You'll be missed, Jim.
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Very sad news. His posts were informative and his communication style was always civil & friendly. Jim & I emailed on a few occasions, which I enjoyed. My SL1210 benefits greatly from a JH/Applied Fidelity bearing upgrade. He was a positive guy, contributor to the hobby, & will be missed.
RIP JH.
"If less is more, just think how much more more would be!" - Frasier Crane.
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Russco Studio Pro B/Syntec S220/Empire 2000E/3-Technics SL1210mkII/DL103R/Yam C-4 pre-Yam M-4 amp-KLH 5 spkrs-Outlaw sub
Thank you guys. He really loved this group, his clients, and his friends. Know that he considered you as family and took great pride in the discussions, projects and friendships that came through this community.
I'm on the road back to Portland now but I plan to read every message once I get back to a real computer. Thanks again and take care.
Matt Howard
(tubesforever_jr)
Ah crap. I was wondering why he hadn't been responding to recent emails.
My sincerest condolences, Matt.
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Bummer.
He was a great contributor here by any name.
RIP.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
I am at a loss, a good friend and true lover of music. He helped me out several times over the last few years.
Thomas
Jim did a phenomenal re-build of a Technics SP-25 for me a number of years ago. He turned what was already a Cadillac of a table into a Ferrari. For the first time, when I looked at that table today, it made me sad.
I'll always remember the fun times we all had at Ribfest and at those pre-Ribfest cookouts at my house with Jim.
He was one of the good guys, and too many of them are leaving us....
Cool guy. RIP Tubes!
Condolences to friends and family, and everyone here who knew Jim.
jeff
This struck me like a brick. I've enjoyed immensely his posts to AA over the years especially his modifications to the Clarinet and Coronet.
He bailed me out when I screwed up a tonearm rewire, sorted it out promptly. A real craftsman and all around good guy.
I think we'll all miss his presence.
I am truly saddened by this news, and offer my condolences to his family and to all his close friends on this forum. Jim and I crossed paths many times over the years, whenever he came up to Portland. We did work for each other, and I learned a lot from him. We became good friends. He introduced me to an audio club that he belonged to up here, of which I am still a member.
To me, he was a perfectionist, almost to a fault, and I used to wonder if he was just full of himself, but when I witnessed the absolute joy he got by listening to music, I knew otherwise.
RIP, my friend.
Another of the "good ones" has moved on. RIP Jim.
Thanks for letting us know, Opus. Most appreciated.
I hadn't spoken to him in a few years, he go pretty busy after applied fidelity took off. There was a time there where we were in regular communication, usually him helping me! He was a real asset to this hobby and a genuinely decent and good guy. He'll be missed...
Nate
You can't cheat an honest man, never give a sucker an even break or smarten up a chump -- W.C. Fields
Jim and I were good friends. His daughter used to live in Lexington, Ky where I also live and Jim used to come out to visit her annually in late May at the time of Ribfest, which was in Pennsylvania about 500-miles from Lexington. Jim and I would drive to Ribfest together.
I, too, have an Applied Fidelity bearing in my SL-1200 that Jim installed when I brought my SL-1200 to Ribfest in 2010, In fact, Jim was at my home in 2009 when I received my new SL-1200 through the mail from KAB and we both listened to it together for the first time. I think Jim attended only two or three Ribfests before his daughter moved to Arizona. However, I received email from Jim just six months ago.
It's truly sad that his life was cut short by cancer. Rest in peace, Jim!
Jim was one of the good ones, and still is.
Are probably adjusting the VTA on Gods TT as we speak!
RIP both of you!
I did not personally know him, I like so many here, benefitted greatly from his knowledge and will miss him.
He sent me his phone number when I was in the middle of a difficult project. We spoke several times and he helped me without any hesitation. He will be missed.
Thankfully there are still quite a few people here that are very generous with their time and knowledge.
RIP
p
This is not what I hoped to read tonight.
Condolences to Jim's family and those that were close to him.
I will certainly miss him!
Mike
Jim's usual smiling face:
You are missed.
Later Gator,
Dave
That's the exact picture I was trying to find for my post below!
Thanks, Dave.
As another member said " He is one who made this a better place by his existence." So true and Jim was such a nice guy. If you never met him in person you only needed to read his correspondence or posts. Always friendly, positive, encouraging and never any indication of impatience. He was warm and kind and that is really the only conclusion you would reach knowing him. A true loss to his family and friends and to this and all audio communities he visited. RIP.
Regards,
Doug Olsen
A man can never have too many turntables or LP's 🎼
Condolence to the family. Goodbye my friend.
That you guys haven't already said over and over. Nice guy, friend, knowledgeable, helpful, kind. One of the good guys.
I'll think of him every time my SL-1200 spins on his bearing.
Big loss for us.
Bill
It's really not fair to loose inmates who are of such talent, warmth and knowledge. Jim was one of the first inmates to welcome me to the RibFest I attended at muzikmikes. Down to earth doesn't even begin to describe Jim. I will miss his presence here on the Asylum.My condolences to his family.
Still spinnin'...
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at the Ribfest when Jim visited....time flies.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
I remember you, especially at the DAC-off. I think there were 4 or 5 Jims in attendance. It was a fun time for sure.
Oh yeah, I was the tall, dark and good looking one. I'm sorry I did not make it to other Ribfests as all of you guys and Jim Howard were just great fun.
Still spinnin'...
nt
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
on the people this community have lost, and left huge shoes to fill.
Bob Crump was the first one and he left a crater, Bruce Kendall then Mike Peshkin and Now Jim Howard, I know we are not getting any younger but all these guys have departed too soon. They live forever im my memories, they all made a mark on my appreciation of music and life. I am grateful to have known them.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
...his contributions to the "Rock" forum were numerous, and always enlightening.
Me, I'm a useless bastard and so will probably outlive all of you.
nada thing
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I think of him every time I stumble across his prototype alignment tool. Makes me sad.
Henry: If you don't have one, and could use it (or even want it), shoot me an email. I think I still have your address somewhere....
:-)!
Warmest
Tim Bailey
Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
My DL-103s are my reminder of Garth.
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Jim Helped me build my Hagerman Clarinet about 7 years ago.He gave helpful advice on the Hagerman forum on modifications to Hagerman kit preamps.R.I.P. Jim.
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Divorced. Moved (X3). Met a fine woman. Remarried. Moved again. Retired. Got called back as a Consultant...
Lost some friends....
Life is better, but I doubt I'll post much here (or on Central, for that matter). Too many changes, too many ghosts.
Being called back as a consultant is the greatest - work when you want to (or need to), say "no thanks" when you feel like it, etc.
Hope life is good for you, Jim. Was always a pleasure interacting with you here on AA, and especially meeting you in person at Ribfest '09.
rlindsa
So true Jim. I'll never forget breakfast with you and Jim at Muzikmikes. You guys made this novice (still) and my Ellyn really enjoy ourselves.
My condolences and all the best to you.
Still spinnin'...
we miss you around here.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
Jim knows I'm fuckin' with him.
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OK....
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
my lossBob Crump had brought music to us, and both Mike and Bruce taught us a lot about appreciating it.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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than I'll ever know and he was generous in passing the knowledge on.
He turned me on to DL-103s and EL84 tubes.
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nt
I spoke with him just once but at length and was impressed by his knowledge, dedication, and decency. RIP Jim.
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All I had to do was sit back at the computer and read his continued experiments and ideas. Then all I had to do was send him a few dollars to take advantage of all his experiences.
He added so much to this community, and we all appreciate that. I am sorry he had to fight the miserable cancer, but we will never forget the man and what he contributed. His bearing will rotate forever in my Technics SL-1200.
Amen to that.
My SL-1200 just became much more precious to me.
I met Jim many years ago at one of Muzikmike's Ribfest events and, not to take anything away from the other Ribfest attendees, I found him to be one of the nicest & friendliest people I've met. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and thoughtful, and also quite patient with me as he guided me through several audio projects over the years.
My heart is heavy today.
Rest In Peace, Jim. I'll always remember your smile & hearty laughs.
(And "Thanks" for the heads-up email, Penguin.)
Thanks for the pic. Like others who said they never met Jim, I considered him a friend.
After he had done some free mods to my AF bearing, I mentioned in an email that I hadn't gotten back to him sooner because my son had been in an accident. Jim asked for my son's name so that he could keep him in his prayers. Wonderful guy.
Rest in peace, Jim.
I talked to him several months ago about a bearing. He was ill but very positive about recovery. His intention was to contact me as soon as he was able. Sad news. RIP Jim!
A bit of a chill passed inside me when I read the OP subject. I never met Jim directly but he helped me with the repairs on two tonearms and one spindle bearing. Those experiences were enough to consider him to be a friend.
He was always so busy I didn't feel concerned by long intervals without his posting here. But while I was aware he had health issues, I just didn't realize what they were and they could be terminal.
And so my condolences to his family and loved ones. He is one who made this a better place by his existence.
"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." Thelonious Monk
I enjoyed talking to Jim and hope he rests in peace with god.
Ed
We don't shush around here!
Life is analog...digital is just samples thereof
and condolences to the family. The world will be a less interesting place without you.
Most sincere condolences!
Sad News
Frank
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Kind of Blue
I was going to call him tomorrow.
This is very sad news indeed.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
Right there with you. I've been trying to contact him over the past month, more persistently over the past week or two, about finally being ready to buy one of his bearings. I was getting irked that I was being ignored for having been too verbose and/or indecisive. Then I spotted a post that he was ill, then spotted this, and now I feel like a complete ass.
He had been very helpful and informative when I'd emailed him a while back. I liked the posts of his that I've seen on this forum and others. I liked his approach to hardware upgrades, even if my finances weren't cooperating at the time. I'm sorry for the loss of anyone, but the loss of Jim smarts more than others. Damn.
Try not to be too hard on yourself. I've been trying to reach him for weeks.
...called me about Mike; real tears flowed (still do sometimes).
Later Gator,
Dave
I bawled like a small child as I drove away from Mike & Barb's place after their last Ribfest. After all, not 20 minutes prior, Mike told me, "It's not like I'm dying..."
That was hard, knowing, but not wanting to accept that it was very likely the last time we saw Mike alive.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
I'm sure that his family is in need of comfort at this time and I hope they find it somehow.
Will his son or another family member will continue onward with Applied Fidelity?
He was a hero to us newcomers on Audio Circle building Hagerman kits years ago and I'll remember him fondly for that and his welcoming presence at Ribfest.
He was a very nice guy and will be/has been missed on this Asylum.
My prayers go out to his family. Sorry to hear this. Cancer is awful. Since the subject has come up, I want to share I went through surgery and chemotherapy for cancer in the last year. I have a rare form of cancer that has an extremely low survival rate. Eighteen months is the average life span once diagnosed with a five year survival rate of only 9%. As we have a child approaching middle school and one in high school, I pray every day to be free of cancer. Right now I'm doing well, working and praying my next scan is clear.
And he said the particular mutation he had was targetable...It is a shock that he just passed, it is a huge loss, as he takes with him a large wealth of knowledge in this field. I do not know who will follow his footsteps. Jim was a friend, a generous soul, he will be truly missed, not just by me but many in the community.
dee
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True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
Double prayers for you and Jim Howard. Jim was a very nice man and quite giving to others.
Vinyl Survivor, keep positive and keep the faith. You can do it!
Pat
Been free of it since the surgery.
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Sorry to learn you had cancer, but glad to hear you have had no reoccurrance.
It's an epidemic. Killed my brother. Brother-in-law has been fighting it for 4 years. Sister just had surgery and is scheduled for 15 radiation treatments. It seems to be everywhere. :-(
-Wendell
His wife is going through end stage pancreatic cancer.
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Seems we all have been touched by it in one way or another. Every time I hear the word I get flashes of so many who are now gone man that hurts talking family talking seeing everyone who is not here physically but they all left a strong mark on the life they led. I am fortunate to have shared time with them all until time ran out. Man I got to stop didn't think before I wrote. I know sometimes its so selfish on my part to care so much.
Kindablue
jsut sayin :).
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
I remember the great discussions Jim (tubesforever) would initiate here on the VA. Always ready to help solve a problem or convey a kind word of encouragement. He'll be missed.
Tom
Very sad. Jim visited me once.
-Wendell
I bet many around here feel the same.
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just the link.
dee
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True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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