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Old 11th January 2013, 09:29 PM   #1
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It is being reported elsewhere that legendary audio designer James Bongiorno has passed away. His many, many contributions to audio are well known.
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Old 11th January 2013, 09:42 PM   #2
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That's sad news. He was larger than life and quite an innovative guy.
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Yes read about this last night ..... RIP James ....
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Old 12th January 2013, 10:09 PM   #4
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Sorry to hear. I never knew the man, but knew plenty who worked with him over the years.
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Old 12th January 2013, 10:43 PM   #5
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I'm sorry to hear this, he was very colorfull.
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Old 13th January 2013, 12:43 AM   #6
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Quite an icon in the solid state world. RIP..
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Old 13th January 2013, 04:04 AM   #8
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RIP JB - SAE, GAS, Sumo...a lifetime well spent!
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Old 14th January 2013, 10:23 PM   #10
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My mom was james caretaker and she is taking his death kinda hard but seeing your kind words about him made her feel a little better i just wanted to thank you guys now she is sure he will never be forgotten

heres to james the loudest and most colorful old man ive ever met!
thank you james for your wonderful life !
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