Ed Dell RIP

jan.didden · 28th February 2013, 02:18 PM

Friends,

Just got word that Ed Dell, the man who started Audio Amateur, Glass Audio, Speaker Builder and later AudioXpress died earlier this week. Ed just turned 90 two weeks ago.
Another loss for the diy community. Ed probably did more for the audio hobby then anybody else.
I had the privelige to meet him a few times, last a few years ago when I interviewed him.

jan

See also Ed Dell and the Audio "Amateur"

Kindhornman · 28th February 2013, 02:23 PM

Jan,
That is a shame may he rest in peace. Had he given the publications over to others and will they continue on. I haven't read one of those magazines for many years now but do use the Loudspeaker Source Book. I would be hard pressed to replace that material.

Joachim Gerhard · 28th February 2013, 02:28 PM

RIP

john curl · 28th February 2013, 02:38 PM

Rest in peace, Ed Dell. I have every issue of the Audio Amateur and Audio EXpress here in my apartment, and I still find them useful.

Davey · 28th February 2013, 02:54 PM

Sorry to hear that. I had been an AA subscriber since the 70's.

Dave.

SY · 28th February 2013, 03:09 PM

Not only did Ed inspire and entertain me (as well as publish me), he was inadvertently responsible for one of my most treasured friendships. I have no words adequate to honor the memory of a man who has enriched my life so much.

soundchaser001 · 28th February 2013, 04:04 PM

Rest in peace Mr. Dell.

You have left us but you, your contributions and your legacy will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Matt

jan.didden · 28th February 2013, 04:25 PM

Ed was foremost a communicator, in everything he did.
Before starting Audio Amateur he was editor of The Episcopalian, a religious publication. Before that he was a minister, working the poor neighborhoods of Boston. He was deeply religious and at one time mentioned to me that in his view the Church had such a joyous message about our saviour, but that they made an absolute mess about communication the good news to the people!

jan

Bob Cordell · 28th February 2013, 05:04 PM

This is very sad news indeed. Ed was a wonderful friend and a pioneering contributor to the audio/diy world as we know it. He was a great cheerleader for all of us, for about 40 years. Ed will be dearly missed, and I will think of him and his legacy every time I open a copy of AudioXpress.

In mourning his passing, we can also celebrate his wonderful life.

ticknpop · 28th February 2013, 05:13 PM

Ed' s Audio Amatuer, Speaker Builder, and Glass audio were where I learn' t
the most about audio and what was inside of a speaker, preamp, and power amp. A great loss to all..

28th February 2013, 02:18 PM	#1
jan.didden diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Great City of Turnhout, Belgium Blog Entries: 6	Friends, Just got word that Ed Dell, the man who started Audio Amateur, Glass Audio, Speaker Builder and later AudioXpress died earlier this week. Ed just turned 90 two weeks ago. Another loss for the diy community. Ed probably did more for the audio hobby then anybody else. I had the privelige to meet him a few times, last a few years ago when I interviewed him. jan See also Ed Dell and the Audio "Amateur" __________________ /Yes! Its out: Linear Audio Vol 5! I'm not an "accademic", just a plodder who loves a challenge - Ian Hegglun

28th February 2013, 03:09 PM	#6
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicagoland Blog Entries: 1	Not only did Ed inspire and entertain me (as well as publish me), he was inadvertently responsible for one of my most treasured friendships. I have no words adequate to honor the memory of a man who has enriched my life so much. __________________ If there's a sucker born every minute, where do the rest of them come from?

28th February 2013, 04:25 PM	#8
jan.didden diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Great City of Turnhout, Belgium Blog Entries: 6	Ed was foremost a communicator, in everything he did. Before starting Audio Amateur he was editor of The Episcopalian, a religious publication. Before that he was a minister, working the poor neighborhoods of Boston. He was deeply religious and at one time mentioned to me that in his view the Church had such a joyous message about our saviour, but that they made an absolute mess about communication the good news to the people! jan __________________ /Yes! Its out: Linear Audio Vol 5! I'm not an "accademic", just a plodder who loves a challenge - Ian Hegglun

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Kindhornman diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California	Jan, That is a shame may he rest in peace. Had he given the publications over to others and will they continue on. I haven't read one of those magazines for many years now but do use the Loudspeaker Source Book. I would be hard pressed to replace that material.

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Davey diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bremerton, WA.	Sorry to hear that. I had been an AA subscriber since the 70's. Dave.

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