Tony Bolton
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Topic: Tony Bolton
Posted By: ServerBaboon
Subject: Tony Bolton
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2015 at 3:00pm
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I know Hifi World is not always the House's magazine of choice but I notice some sad news in the latest issue of the magazine.
Tony Bolton was the resident 'Vinylista' , favorable GSP reviewer and user who was recently diagnosed with and suddenly died with cancer. A real vinyl lover who would, in his reviews, play 1930's Jazz followed by some unheard of Electronica that should only heard of by kids.
I think he used a Jazz Club for a while and did a positive review of a Pre Ultra Linear Revelation.
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Steve
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Various bits of GSP Kit ..well two so far, unless you count the cables that is.
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Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2015 at 9:55pm
Rest in peace.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2015 at 7:27am
No? This is terrible! I am deeply shocked.
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That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps
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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2015 at 7:53am
Many years ago, Tony insisted on coming to visit us at the Bungallow (Monks Way). We were a bit skint at the time, but made dinner stretch further to accommodate our guest. He had travelled all the way from the south coast in his little old "beat-up" Vauxhall Nova, just to see us. There are not many honest people in the reviewing of high fidelity audio IMO, but I count(ed) Tony as being one of possibly three or maybe four who are(were) trustworthy. The "Electronica" Steve refers to, was one of his likes, and he told us he went "clubbing" with the youngsters, which he thought fun. Such a likeable fellow, and although we had not talked in many a year, knowing he isn't there anymore leaves a hole which can never be filled.
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That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps
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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2015 at 8:17am
Topic moved here 8 am
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That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps
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Posted By: RichW
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 9:42am
Very sad news.
He had great enthusiasm for vinyl & was always one of the better HiFi writers.
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Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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Posted By: 16s
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2015 at 2:49pm
It seems it was very quick. I liked his writings.
Very sad. Hope he is in HiFi heaven.
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Rich
Michell Gyrodec SE, Michell Tecnoarm, Ortofon 2M Black, Systemdek IIx 900, RB300, 2M Blue, Rega Fono mkII
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Posted By: BackinBlack
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2015 at 4:21pm
One of the Good guys. A sad loss.
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Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
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