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Very sad news.
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So terribly sad! I was thunderstruck when I first read this headline. I hoped for just an instant that there might be another "Art Dudley" - but of course, I knew that could not be the case.
I never met, spoke to or corresponded with Art. But he felt like a close friend. I greatly looked forward to reading all of his columns. Like any great writer, Art didn't just write about his subject, Art wrote about life, artfully (no pun intended) woven into his discourse. I greatly enjoyed reading Art's columns even when the particular subject at hand was not something I was especially interested in! As I think about it, that is (in a way) similar to how I listen to & judge an audio system - a superb system will have me enraptured even when the "content" (particular music being played) is not necessarily my taste.
I will deeply miss Art, taken from the world far too soon. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
This is very, very sad news.
"The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon
I have the first three Listeners on my bookshelf. Such a huge fan of his writing.
I once spoke to him on the phone to see if he had any ideas for or interest in writing a movie script. He said he'd have no idea how to write one but he was working on of all things a horror novel. I wonder what became of that?
I have every issue of Listener, and his column in Stereophile was usually the first thing I read.
Sad indeed. He always had something interesting to say. A great advocate for hi-fi.
Best regards, Ralph
A truly nice guy who told it like it was.
Listener Magazine was a breath of fresh air!
My Art story is like this......
I sent the late Don Garber the first pair of Horns we made. Don was a good guy. He took them to Art's for him to hear. The day Art called I was shocked. The gist of it is that he reviewed my speaker in Listener knowing I built the first pair just a few months earlier and had sold just 2 pair. I was a complete unknown, nobody with no history in the audio world but he did it anyway. He took a chance I would not "let him down". He later arranged for the Stereophile review (thank you JA) and I will always be forever grateful to John and Art for trusting a nobody like me.
Art's passing is a very sad thing to me as was Don's. They were great guys, at least to me.
Ed
and are both missed.
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
I always read his articles first. What a talent.
RIP
Remember, it's all about the music.
nt
all the best,
mrh
I always enjoyed his reviews and thoughtful contrarianism. Some years back I responded to a post of his to the Asylum that I titled "J'accuse", an allusion to Zola's famous imprecation during the Dreyfus affair. In a subsequent Stereophile article Art mentioned in passing that the use of "J'accuse" in the context of audiophile discourse signified the worst kind of pompous arsehole. Still laughing over that. I'm sure be was right! RIP.
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Wow, that sucks. He was one of the few reviews I didn't question his motives. I've had dinner with him a few times at shows. he was really a great guy.
I posted this on Facebook yesterday:
Oh my.... I first met Art at Bob Visintainer's shop back in 2001, when I was the distributor for Avantgarde Acoustic.
What a class act. After he stopped producing Listener and went to Stereophile, I always read his articles first, even if it meant searching a bit for them. He made a lasting mark on our audiophile community, in the best possible way.
Best regards,
Jim Smith
You were the best.
M
Art Dudley was one of my favorite writers, maybe because he was allowed to write about topics other than component reviews. Occasionally the topics were a bit non-audio but most had a good deal of useful information and worthwhile opinion based on experience. I learned quite a bit by reading his articles, especially about the history of electronics and vintage analog sources. He was one of the two writers (the other being Herb R.) that convinced me to try a tubed preamp based on how he described the sound. Thank you, Art. R.I.P.
I was a subscriber to "Listener" and "Stereophile", so I followed Art's writing for many years. Once, at least 15 years ago, I had a brief correspondence with him regarding something he reviewed. At the conclusion he mentioned it would have been good to continue that discussion over a beer. So I hoped I might have reason to travel close enough to him to meet in person and do that very thing.. Unfortunately that never happened and now it never will.Condolences to his family and loved ones, and all who appreciated his gift in writing.
I think we all need a bunny!
"The only cats worth anything are the cats who take chances. Sometimes I play things I never heard myself." Thelonious Monk
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Always looked forward to his articles! Listener was a great read!
RIP Art.
A dry wit & excellent writing, due largely to great intelligence. He made me want to be a reviewer.
RIP, Art.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
Of all the audio magazines I've read over the years, his Listener was by far my favorite. I really enjoyed his writing style even while finding some of the gear he decided to review items I was never interested in. But due to enjoying his writings, I would read them anyway.
Condolences to his family and friends.
"Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)
Wow. I just got the latest Stereophile and marked his write up of the Luxman preamp. Art has been my favorite audio writer way back when he started Listener. He will be missed.
One of my absolute favorite audio writers, My heart goes out to his family and friends and to the audio community which he illuminated for decades.
Rest in Peace.
Never really paid much attention to his articles, but he was often discussed here and in other audio forums......
How old was Art? If anybody knows? I could not find any information on that.
RIP.........
Another forum says he was born in 1954
"Another forum says he was born in 1954"
That's not that old..... Thanks much.
What tragic news. He will be sorely missed. Listener was something
special and his writing for Stereophile was distinguished. RIP
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"E Burres Stigano?"
Huge loss to his family, of course, and to audio. One of my favorite writers for his intelligence and clarity explaining his views and his craftsmanship with words. And that's in spite of the fact my approach to audio was almost opposite to his. And yet I always looked forward to another Dudley article. I think that says how special his spot in audio writing was for me.
There's another hole in the audio field that will never be filled like losing HP, JGH,, John Crabbe and just a few others.
Adding to the continuation of Covid19 this week I lost two heroes, Stirling Moss and Art Dudley.
He once remarked offhandedly that he took a long time to write his "stuff", as he called it. I thought to myself, "Yeah, and it shows!".
An Art sentence flowed from start to finish like a clear mountain stream over polished river rock.
And, "Consider the coelacanth." perhaps the greatest 3 words to ever lead off a piece of audio writing. It wouldn't surprise me if that ended up on his tombstone.
So sad about Art's demise. A great person and writer, sincere and honest. I am now looking at my collection of the Listener magazine. Feel bad I couldn't take up his invitation to visit him and listen to music. Rest In Peace.
Bill
RIP and condolences to his family. Will be greatly missed.
A great one! R.I.P.
Always enjoyed his writing - it felt authentic and I guess I could relate to his preferences.
I was a huge fan of Listener magazine and kept old copies around for a long time.
Very sorry when he closed Listener. Maybe it's our fault, not enough subscribers.
I have all the issues. But yes, we needed to be there in greater numbers.
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
I liked the way in one issue Art gave respect to an old pair of Advent 3's he bought driving by a yard sale that he fixed up. That right there showed me that it's not how much you can own or spend but how much heart you put in the Hifi hobby....thanks Art.....Mark K.
Very sorry to hear this - I followed Art's writing for many years...R.I.P Art
Agree with him or not, be attracted to his preferred vintage sound or not, his articles were informative, well founded and keenly anticipated. Author, editor, teacher, musician, luthier, skilled woodworker ...- with an impressive depth of music references. Mr. Dudley was consummately "the real stuff" in a sea of too many posers and bloviators.
It was Art and Listener magazine that kept me going with my audio interests - and his love of triodes, vintage gear and cartridges like the Denon 103.
Humorous, clever writing that celebrated music, audio artisans the world over, and listeners everywhere. I always looked for his reviews first, when online.
We shall miss you, Art. RIP. Condolences to your family and friends.
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
RIP Art
Like his Altec Valencias, Art was a one of a kind original print.
Another sad day.
I have enjoyed your writing and point of view since I met you in the '80s. You are missed.
The only audio gear writer that I ever paid attention to. His heart just seemed to be in the right place along with his taste ... which means it was the same as mine.
God speed and warm condolences to his family and close friends.
Bunnies are crying
WoW. What a loss for all of us. He was funny, cantankerous, opinionated, subversive....you can pile on adjectives to describe. The best would probably be unique. His family lost a husband and father, we lost a friend and mentor. He intuitively understood that just because it was "new" did not mean it was "better" and that sometimes the past can teach us about the present and future. I will go back and read from my collection of Listener magazines, and then relish the last few articles that will appear in SP. He will not be easy to replace, and he will not be forgotten.
A sad day indeed-
I had the chance to meet Art a couple times at CES in Las Vegas during the Arragon Band Sessions-
My heart goes out to his Family and friends-
Happy Listening
he was one of few professional audio writers I enjoyed reading, but more so, have respect for.
RIP.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
I feel like I've lost a good friend even though I didn't know him.
Art Dudley's column played a part in helping me off my audio merry-go-round and back to my beginnings.
After reading through the periodicals latest audio crack I'd save his column for last. A sort of return to the sensibility of the hobby and those many other aspects.
Condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Exactly. I'm not sure I am shocked at his passing or at how much it affected me. Glad we got to know him through his writing. Rest in peace Artie.
I was going to write along the same lines but you have captured my thought and feelings in a a single sentence.
R.I.P Art.
"We need less, but better" - Dieter Rams
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
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