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Beobloke
03-12-2019, 12:52
Just heard that Ken Ishiwata, Marantz's former brand ambassador and owner of the most colourful coat collection I've ever seen, has died.

Very sad news.
walpurgis
03-12-2019, 13:14
That is sad. He was about my age, that's an early demise for a Japanese.
RobbieGong
03-12-2019, 13:19
Blimey, that's sad and thanks for the info. He was a hifi man for sure.

His name as we know was branded on some of their kit as 'KI Signature'.

Loved my CD63 Ki Signature at the time as did so many other users.

RIP Ken....
Marra
03-12-2019, 13:49
Sad news indeed. He was responsible for some good designs.
Spectral Morn
03-12-2019, 13:53
Stunned :(

Ken's work was foundational in giving me access to the music I loved, I own a number of his designs and I am shocked. What a huge loss. Condolences to his family and friends.
maverick2000
03-12-2019, 14:49
Blimey, that's sad and thanks for the info. He was a hifi man for sure.

His name as we know was branded on some of their kit as 'KI Signature'.

Loved my CD63 Ki Signature at the time as did so many other users.

RIP Ken....

me 2, very sad news
Hammer
03-12-2019, 15:18
Sad news. RIP Ken
Flo
03-12-2019, 16:07
Bugger, nice guy, met for few minutes in Holland. That’s young!
Alex_UK
03-12-2019, 17:27
Oh no! I was only reading some of his articles the other day. I have 3 of his Signature CD players and always loved his design philosophy. Very sad, RIP.
RobbieGong
03-12-2019, 19:35
https://www.whathifi.com/amp/news/ken-ishiwata-legendary-hi-fi-figure-dies-aged-72
Slawts
03-12-2019, 21:02
I read that today. Very sad as 72 is no age. Thanks Ken I enjoyed my CD63 KI Signature immensely.
struth
03-12-2019, 21:09
I didn't actually realise he was still going tbh. Yup 72 these days isn't old.
Hope he is in hifi heaven
Beobloke
05-12-2019, 12:44
Tribute from David Price - https://www.stereonet.co.uk/features/inside-track-in-memoriam-ken-ishiwata
anthonyTD
05-12-2019, 13:32
Very sad news indeed!
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RobbieGong
05-12-2019, 13:34
Tribute from David Price - https://www.stereonet.co.uk/features/inside-track-in-memoriam-ken-ishiwata

Thanks Adam
Spectral Morn
05-12-2019, 16:29
Tribute from David Price - https://www.stereonet.co.uk/features/inside-track-in-memoriam-ken-ishiwata

One of my big regrets is not talking to him. I had at one time plenty of opportunities to do so, even once a trade acquaintance offering to introduce me to him. I am not one to fuss round people, and I am sure Ken heard what I might have said to him many times from others. My first proper CD player was a 273LE, one of Kens, then a 65se, another, then the Marantaz 85 and 94 mk2 which I know Ken and Eric Kingdom worked on. When I got an opportunity to buy a used CD7 for sane money, I jumped at it, another one of Ken's designs.

For most of my music listening life, Ken had provided an important source of music replay in my listening room. I was an admirer of his work, and I enjoyed watching and listening to a few of his presentations at shows.

Thank you Ken, rest easy, your labours now done.
RobbieGong
05-12-2019, 17:04
One of my big regrets is not talking to him. I had at one time plenty of opportunities to do so, even once a trade acquaintance offering to introduce me to him. I am not one to fuss round people, and I am sure Ken heard what I might have said to him many times from others. My first proper CD player was a 273LE, one of Kens, then a 65se, another, then the Marantaz 85 and 94 mk2 which I know Ken and Eric Kingdom worked on. When I got an opportunity to buy a used CD7 for sane money, I jumped at it, another one of Ken's designs.

For most of my music listening life, Ken had provided an important source of music replay in my listening room. I was an admirer of his work, and I enjoyed watching and listening to a few of his presentations at shows.

Thank you Ken, rest easy, your labours now done.

Nice one Neil
Gaz
07-12-2019, 19:41
What a shame, he did a lovely job on my CDP