In Reply to: In Atlanta back in the 70s posted by E-Stat on July 7, 2010 at 16:58:22:
on Wieuca Road in a small office building?
He had all of this obscure Japanese gear I had never heard of. I figured it was the same stuff GI's returning from Vietnam bought at their base.
This fellow was a big supporter of Atlanta's revolution radio, WRFG. Always good for a chuckle.
I remember Mr. Kramer very well. Bought my first system from him; well, most of it. ALWAYS at full price. Used to dream of having giant BOZAKs though I had no place to put them.
Julian affectionately called him, "that crazy old Egyptian". He was gruff but lovable. He was always nice to me even though I was fifteen when I first went into the shop. Buying something did give you access.
My mind visualizes him spitting cigar bits on the floor. That is how I see him. I remember thinking my Mother would not approve ...
He was a MARANTZ man at heart, I beleive. I would have loved to see that house of his on Northside Drive. A "modern" house in Atlanta - he was one of the more interesting fellows I have ever known. And at that age he was bigger than life. The house burned down and all of his gear was lost. I do think he told me it was all MARANTZ golden-age stuff. Even a MARANTZ crossover.
For the life of me I do not remember DIRTY DON and I spent plenty of time in Buckhead. Did this last longer than a few months? Was he the priest guy?
I spent much too much of my youth in audio stores.
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- Are you thinking of the guy who dressed up as a priest - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 09:25:51 07/08/10 (1)
- I can't believe you remembered the Reverend!! - E-Stat 10:49:44 07/08/10 (0)