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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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I have some very sad news to announce.
Rodney Gold passed away recently and on behalf of the forum I offer his family our condolences.
See this discussion over on
What's Best Forum where Rodney was a very active member.
Regards,
Carl
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That is very sad news. He was always very helpful, and his insight will be missed.
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Very sad. His well-informed comments gave me food for thought on more than one occasion.
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Wow, that’s a shocker... very sad indeed...
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OMG, that's horrific news. Poor guy. I haven't read Carl's link yet but the news is truly shocking. I always thoroughly enjoyed Rodney's posts & he had a great knowledge & insight into our hobby & particularly all-things bass & room correction. This forum will miss him. Isn't life fickle?
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Very sad news indeed. His ability to think outside the box with his audio system and share his knowledge gained from doing so will be sorely missed. My condolences.
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I found
this brief video , presumably of Rodney, enjoying his amazing system.
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I chatted with Rodney at length on bass traps and room treatment a really nice, helpful and knowledgeable person, sad news. Russ
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Oh goodness. Did not expect this at all. Sad news indeed.
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Sad news indeed. As a fellow South African it was always interesting to follow his threads. Neil
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Thank you Carl for communicating this sad news. Rodney was definitely Gold, a luminary and highly valued contributor who will be sadly missed. Hector
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Sad news. He was always happy to help others and provide views based on his wide experience.
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