My father was my inspiration to me becoming an audiophile. To him it was a job. He started on Canal st NYC in the 40's, worked for Leonard radio, Harvey's, and a few other NY dealers before becoming the NY area rep for McIntosh. Then he went into business on his own back when manufacturers had representatives. He was the Rep for VPI when they only made pucks. Then NAD, mission, gale, tangengent, audio quest, proton. And others. I was young and always had a system..
He even used to build custom Bozak speaker in the day.
He was a hard worker. Knowlegable about audio electronics and their circuitry. In fact he used to do those famous McIntosh seminars where customers could get there equipment checked and measured. If it was out of measurement or needed a tube he/ they would fix it on the spot if possible.
Today my sister executed his last wishes. I have his last home audio system minus the floor standing PS B speakers. (No packing material) so I let my sister keep them. So today I received via ups a Nad 2400pe nad 1600, nad 5000 CD player and factory sealed Tangent spl-3speakers. He was 90+ passed in his sleep had 4 successful children 10 grandchildren. 4 great grandchildren.. he was a man of integrity and I miss him. I'm sure some of you NYNJ audiophiles or salesmen knew him Bill Newman!!!
Rest In Peace my father. He played a place in NYC music equipment history..
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Topic - My father passed - last year - fin1bxn@msn.com 15:55:19 01/26/17 (13)
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- His music lives on! (Nt) - benie 21:47:26 02/01/17 (0)
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- RE: My father passed - last year - fin1bxn@msn.com 04:19:37 02/02/17 (0)
- RE: My father passed - last year - ejman 17:11:13 01/29/17 (0)
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- condolences offered - Green Lantern 19:17:31 01/28/17 (0)
- Growing up with music - M3 lover 10:07:53 01/27/17 (1)
- RE: Growing up with music - fantja 14:23:30 01/27/17 (0)
- RE: My father passed - last year - fantja 06:09:55 01/27/17 (0)
- Beautiful tribute, thank you for sharing^ - Road Warrior 03:26:22 01/27/17 (0)
- Thanks - Awe-d-o-file 22:03:47 01/26/17 (0)
- RE: My father passed - last year - Alex F. 16:43:06 01/26/17 (0)