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Had anyone listened to Ken Fritz's system in person?

https://www.stereophile.com/content/what-price-perfection
Another article on Ken Fritz.

I know there are some contoversy about his relation with family.

But I am really curious how it sounded.

Are there anyone who had listened to Ken Fritz’s system in person?

If so what was your impression?



I am sorry that somebody could not have taken over his whole system including the ranch if it sounded very nice.

Thomas

 

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asvjerry
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It would have been an interesting event, but I'm reluctant to travel great distances to listen to a strangers' audio gear, since you never know what sort of 'phile they might be....

....If you didn't praise affluently over a cart VTR setting.....concerns over finding oneself hanging over a bucket in the basement, " since 'psuedo-philes' are only good for fertilizing the roses....."

O, 'ell...I've just described most of us....🤦‍♂️

Well, so much for invites.....

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benanders
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I recall reading that the speakers auctioned for a bit over USD $10K. No missing zero(s) in that value. Picked up via a Uhaul truck, IIRC?

No recollection of the other stuff’s value(s).

Happens to all sorts of collections that aren’t properly indexed/slated for liquidation ahead of an owner’s untimely end. In cases where a collection is tied to a residential home, I just cannot imagine it going well most times.

 

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asvjerry
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(Yes, I know I'm likely going to 'ell over comments like that....

...your concern (other than seeing you there...."HI!"...*LOL*) is if the mismanagement puts me in charge.....)

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dreas
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To answer your specific questions, I guess no one on this thread actually listened to Ken's system. For those who have not heard of his story, the links to the video (from his son's post) are fascinating. 

pete23
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In that Post article, there was mention that he somewhat regularly had people over from an audiophile society in VA. So someone in that area definitely heard it. But the system kept developing over time, so I think if we consider only the last 5 years or so as the completed system, probably a lot fewer as he was already sick. And $156k for the lot is what I remember.

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