Administrator Marc Posted December 3, 2019 Administrator Share Posted December 3, 2019 I'm still findiing it hard to believe, but we're getting early reports that Ken Ishiwata has passed away, age 72 in Belgium. It was known that he had some recent health issues and scares. Ken was a friend to everyone he ever crossed paths with, and even in our communication he made time for absolutely everyone. You can read our tribute to Ken here: https://www.stereo.net.au/features/inside-track-in-memoriam-ken-ishiwata 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 this is unbelievable, How very sad ! far too young ! I can only find the article below, apparently passed away in Belgium. Google Translate TRANSLATE.GOOGLE.COM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 RIP Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
att23 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 OMG. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Ah bummer R.I.P. Ken Ishiwata-san Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankn Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Bugger....... the good ones go early. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 3, 2019 Author Administrator Share Posted December 3, 2019 Sadly, it is confirmed by his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcamry Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 He certainly made his mark on the world , RIP Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 That is sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_m_54 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 RIP Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Mr. CD, may you rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I think he was the input for 'Special Edition' models which after a while became the 'KI' Signature models, I owe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 RIP Ken. There are many great systems in Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kab Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 A Legend forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Quiet...Listen Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Overwhelming influential. The industry has lost one of its most prized minds. RIP Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telecine Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Sad news. RIP Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Met him numerous times, first time in 84. He advised me how to modify my MA6's. I thought he would last forever with his mental being. So sedate and relaxed. This one hurt. R.I.P. Ken. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 3, 2019 Author Administrator Share Posted December 3, 2019 David Price has written a great piece on Ken following the news of his passing. https://www.stereo.net.au/features/inside-track-in-memoriam-ken-ishiwata 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolster Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 How very sad. An industry legend lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlerunner Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 A giant of the industry. Will be missed. Gone but not forgotten. Vale great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spukee Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Ishiwata san's What HiFi acceptance speech is worth watching - only filmed a few weeks ago I believe. Seemed like a very forward thinking man. I have owned Marantz amps but have yet the opportunity to own one with his contribution. One day. RIP. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I would have liked to be in this room listening to Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Very sad news. Another true legend of the industry gone. RIP KI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 5, 2019 Author Administrator Share Posted December 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Muon N' said: I would have liked to be in this room listening to Ken. Ken's signature extreme toed-in speaker arrangement. The first time I saw that at Munich with Fink Team speakers I thought it couldn't possibly work. Needless to say the Marantz/Fink Team room was a standout for me in Munich in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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