RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think

Posted by stehno (M) on November 8, 2014 at 00:00:38

In Reply to: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think posted by Rob Doorack on November 7, 2014 at 05:25:52:

I've never been a big fan of Fremer but I am now. That was a very respectable and realistic obituarary of one who played a significant role in creating an industry.

At the same time of sharing the bright side, Fremer shared the dark side which apparently was a bit more significant than I thought.

In 2005, I exhibited a product at CES that Pearson's right-hand man Garcia came around about 5 different times taking pictures and telling me Harry's gonna' want to see this back at Seacliff. That never happened but I did get a chance to meet Harry at THE Show in Newport Beach 2011 and we talked for about 20 minutes or so. I regret never getting him to hear my exhibiting room.

Anyway, Fremer confirmed perhaps every rumor that I've heard about Harry. Not that I needed any confirmation but I think Fremer used this as an opportunity to all of us to always be the alert and never check our brains off at the door. Something many of us seem to do in this industry as though "high-end" audio is different or protected from the shenanigans that go on in other industries.

Fremer honored the man for who he was, the good and the bad, and managed to do so with the utmost respect for the man. That's not an easy feat.

All I want is truth, no matter how beautiful or ugly it may be. I can handle it. And Fremer delivered.

Next time, I come across a review by Fremer, I will make it a point to stop and read it as finding truth ain't so easy these days.

In contrast, I'll probably skip any JV reviews I come across.

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Topic - Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson - Mike K 09:36:28 11/06/14 (18)

A fair perspective? - M3 lover 11:45:05 11/08/14 (3)

RE: A fair perspective? - mkuller 20:44:10 11/09/14 (2)

"J Gordon being the first observational/subjective audio equipment reviewer" - Rob Doorack 17:57:54 11/10/14 (1)

Mention Hirsch in a discussion on HP and JGH?!? - M3 lover 10:04:17 11/11/14 (0)

RE: Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson - fantja 09:15:50 11/08/14 (0)

Two more from the good folks at The Audio Beat - JMCIII 05:57:32 11/07/14 (1)

RE: Two more from the good folks at The Audio Beat - fantja 09:10:18 11/08/14 (0)

Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - Rob Doorack 05:25:52 11/07/14 (6)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - fantja 09:09:44 11/08/14 (1)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - ahendler 13:37:03 11/08/14 (0)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 00:00:38 11/08/14 (2)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - Rob Doorack 08:45:39 11/08/14 (1)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 14:24:58 11/08/14 (0)

Agreed... - mkuller 13:23:05 11/07/14 (0)

A beautiful piece, obviously from the heart. nt - tinear 20:11:52 11/06/14 (0)

RE: Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson - mkuller 10:29:26 11/06/14 (1)

RE: Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson - -æ- 10:30:57 11/06/14 (0)

RE: Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson - fantja 09:47:06 11/06/14 (0)

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RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 00:00:38 11/08/14 (2)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - Rob Doorack 08:45:39 11/08/14 (1)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 14:24:58 11/08/14 (0)

RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think

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