The Sale of James, Sovereign Hi-fi

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20-04-2017, 19:54
Colin Wonfor

The Sale of James, Sovereign Hi-fi

Molly, James wife as asked me to sale is kit so watch this space.

Good prices will be most welcome as she has a daughter to bring up and now without her Daddy.

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ff&oe=598EF4EA

Thank you for your help.

Best Colin
20-04-2017, 19:56
Bigman80

Cant imagine anything but generosity from the members. Dig deep if you can.

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20-04-2017, 20:06
Marco

Colin. that's just too sad for words.... :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Cant imagine anything but generosity from the members. Dig deep if you can.

Without doubt, I'm sure everyone will.

Marco.
20-04-2017, 20:11
Colin Wonfor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

Colin. that's just too sad for words.... :(

Without doubt, I'm sure everyone will.

Marco.

Yes it is but I am so please Molly asked me to do this, thus in my tiny small way I can help the family of the man that helped me get though a crap time a few years ago. I was going to see him the morning he left us. (BUGGER)
20-04-2017, 22:47
Ali Tait

Colin, I sent James my valve dac to borrow just a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't have a top on it, but it is the prototype of the Longdog Audio dac, and it's seen off many a dac over the last few years. Please sell it and give James' family the money.

I'd say a fair price would be around £400 or so.

It has a valve output stage with Bud Purvine transformers, which are not cheap!
20-04-2017, 22:50
walpurgis

That's nice Ali.
20-04-2017, 22:52
Ali Tait

Least I can do Geoff.
20-04-2017, 22:55
struth

yes, very generous Ali.:)
20-04-2017, 23:01
Ali Tait

Perhaps we could extend this further, maybe if anyone has unwanted gear that could be sold to add to the pot?
20-04-2017, 23:02
Bigman80

I dont know if its possible but is there a way to "retire" the user name - Sovereign ? Wouldn't be nice to have someone sign up under his tag.

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20-04-2017, 23:11
Spectral Morn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

I dont know if its possible but is there a way to "retire" the user name - Sovereign ? Wouldn't be nice to have someone sign up under his tag.

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I think a fitting tribute is to leave as is. AoS policy isn't to remove members who are no longer with us, for whatever reason, so James contributions here will be left as testimony to him for as long as AoS exists.
20-04-2017, 23:15
walpurgis

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Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L

I think a fitting tribute is to leave as is. AoS policy isn't to remove members who are no longer with us, for whatever reason, so James contributions here will be left as testimony to him for as long as AoS exists.

I agree.
20-04-2017, 23:24
Bigman80

I wasnt saying remove him, I was suggesting, as in sport when they retire a jersey number so no other player can wear the number a bit like Michael Jordons number for the chicago bulls.

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21-04-2017, 06:21
struth

As he will always remain a member no one can use his name Oliver
21-04-2017, 06:40
Colin Wonfor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L

I think a fitting tribute is to leave as is. AoS policy isn't to remove members who are no longer with us, for whatever reason, so James contributions here will be left as testimony to him for as long as AoS exists.

He would like that and so do I. Thanks
21-04-2017, 06:48
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by struth

As he will always remain a member no one can use his name Oliver

Thats ok then. I genuinely liked James. Im sure he sent me some cables recently for free. Glad his contributions will be here for all to see.

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21-04-2017, 07:17
The Black Adder

Sorry... Have I got this right? James has died?

I was only chatting with him the other week over PM. He said he wasn't very well but didn't go in to any detail.
21-04-2017, 07:19
struth

Afraid so Josie.
21-04-2017, 07:22
The Black Adder

Oh gosh...

That is so sad to hear. I can't believe it.

I'm all choked up now. Such a sad loss.
21-04-2017, 07:28
Ali Tait

Yes, I'm gutted. We used to be in contact regularly, both via forums and by phone.
21-04-2017, 17:11
M6NTL

That poor little girl...
:-(

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21-04-2017, 19:34
Marco

Indeed. It certainly puts one's own trivial 'woes', in comparison, into perspective.... I simply can't look at that picture without welling up.

Marco.
21-04-2017, 19:37
Gazjam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali Tait

Colin, I sent James my valve dac to borrow just a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't have a top on it, but it is the prototype of the Longdog Audio dac, and it's seen off many a dac over the last few years. Please sell it and give James' family the money.

I'd say a fair price would be around £400 or so.

It has a valve output stage with Bud Purvine transformers, which are not cheap!

Kudos mate.
21-04-2017, 19:48
Gazjam

Sad beyond words at this, recently just heard about it.

it reverberates personally with me because James and I traded ideas on balanced mains kit yonks ago and only spoken with Him recently about speaker cable.
Traded forum posts too right back to Hifi Choice website (Pre Wigwam days)...long time to know someone without actually knowing someone.
My recent trip to pick up my new car was to Miadstone Kent, James' stomping ground and despite having thought about it (and dismissed it) I so wish now I'd got in touch to arrange a meet up.:(
Could have, should have, would have....lesson learned.

Also it brings home personal circumstances with my Dad, who's at that time.

RIP James, you were one of us.
Colin, I'll be looking at kit for Sale with an open wallet.
27-06-2017, 17:43
lpcollier

I've joined this forum to try to help Molly. I live locally to Molly and Chloe. I've taken photos of James' hifi kit and started a new thread here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...024#post877024

Any help with identification and offers of purchase greatly appreciated. Offers will be passed on to Molly to arrange payment/collection with her.