He died of a heart attack this weekend.
This is sad. Rick was one of the 3-4 people that were present at my first experience in hifi, about year 2000. I've told the story before a few times, but;
We met in Ft Wayne down on HWY 24, IIRC. Rick was in town from NC visiting his folks in FW, who still resided here at that time. JeffB, Rick, myself and another fellow I don't remember met at Applebee's. 4th guy left after lunch. Rick's folks eventually moved to Indy where we also met once more about 2005.
After lunch we went further into town to a HiFi shop which is now closed. I heard Jennifer Warnes played on B&W Nautilus 801, via a massive McIntosh tube amp. I was the inexperienced one here, and Jeff/Rick agreed that the treble was sssibilant, and that the bass was okay but didn't extend all that deeply for a 15" woofer. We all thought the mid was spectacular.
He was what I consider one of my mentors, and will be missed. He has touched many a soul through his speaker-designing business, and I've not heard of a disappointment with any of his products.
He really knew his stuff.
Wolf
This is sad. Rick was one of the 3-4 people that were present at my first experience in hifi, about year 2000. I've told the story before a few times, but;
We met in Ft Wayne down on HWY 24, IIRC. Rick was in town from NC visiting his folks in FW, who still resided here at that time. JeffB, Rick, myself and another fellow I don't remember met at Applebee's. 4th guy left after lunch. Rick's folks eventually moved to Indy where we also met once more about 2005.
After lunch we went further into town to a HiFi shop which is now closed. I heard Jennifer Warnes played on B&W Nautilus 801, via a massive McIntosh tube amp. I was the inexperienced one here, and Jeff/Rick agreed that the treble was sssibilant, and that the bass was okay but didn't extend all that deeply for a 15" woofer. We all thought the mid was spectacular.
He was what I consider one of my mentors, and will be missed. He has touched many a soul through his speaker-designing business, and I've not heard of a disappointment with any of his products.
He really knew his stuff.
Wolf
Wow, that is sad news. I met Rick few times at audio get togethers, and he did a couple of speaker crossovers for me. He was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Oh my Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rick designed my speakers for me in 2003. We always met up at RMAF when he exhibited and I attended, which was every year for the first 7-8 shows.
I still use the speakers Rick designed as they are just superb in every way. Rick was one of the best at speaker design and a really good person in every way.
You just never know!!!!!
Rick designed my speakers for me in 2003. We always met up at RMAF when he exhibited and I attended, which was every year for the first 7-8 shows.
I still use the speakers Rick designed as they are just superb in every way. Rick was one of the best at speaker design and a really good person in every way.
You just never know!!!!!
Most sad. With the loss of Rick, and in recent times Jeff Bagby and Siegfried Linkwitz, the DIY speaker community has lost some beloved giants.
Sorry to hear this. From Wolf's words Rick sounds like a very special person. Condolences to the family. RIP.
Good designer, Rick Craig. I liked his stuff.
This is one of his excellent designs. I used to post the image a lot whilst discussing MTTM designs, until I got a frosty PM from him.
I was neglecting to credit him... 😱
Ah well... 🙁
This is one of his excellent designs. I used to post the image a lot whilst discussing MTTM designs, until I got a frosty PM from him.
I was neglecting to credit him... 😱
Ah well... 🙁
This is unexpected and sad news. I still use my Veritas and people always comment on how great they sound. RIP Rick
Very sad news. I never met Rick but his speakers have brought joyful music into our home for many years. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace, Rick...
I didn't really know Rick, but as a line array aficionado I did know of him!
Ronald
I didn't really know Rick, but as a line array aficionado I did know of him!
Ronald
Very sad news only just found out - I spoke to him a couple of times and was in awe of some of the super speaker/Line arrays he did over the years. His speakers will bring pleasure for years to come
R.I.P
R.I.P
Very sad. great loss of diy community
I would like to build a couple of his diy design plan for a while.
Is there anyone of his family or friend can sell his designs?
I would like to build a couple of his diy design plan for a while.
Is there anyone of his family or friend can sell his designs?
I am working on the final design that Rick did for me. I paid for the parts & design work & everything arrived in good shape so I put it away for my winter project.
The problem is that he sent everything but the xover schematic.. I think I have it worked out based on listening but my knowledge of xovers is pretty basic.
Did anyone take over for or would have access to Ricks work?
The problem is that he sent everything but the xover schematic.. I think I have it worked out based on listening but my knowledge of xovers is pretty basic.
Did anyone take over for or would have access to Ricks work?