[Hebrew Hammer]

I caught word that he passed away.. if so.. and this is not a rumor.. A true icon in the industry, a major innovator, and he will be missed world wide in the home audio world

thoughts and prayers go out to his family

[Pez]

Yes indeed a true loss. This topic was started in the Bryston circle, but this is a far more appropriate forum for this.  RIP.

[Wayner]

Yes, sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I also thought it was odd that the Audio Advisor picked up the Thiel line of loudspeakers, tho the happenings may not have anything in common.

RIP, Jim.

Wayner

[orthobiz]

Sad news.

Never heard his stuff, but know the name well. He's the tail end of the first group of giants. I was fortunate to have met Saul Marantz and Jon Dahlquist back in the early 70's.

Will be interesting to see what happens to the product line.

Paul

[Scottdazzle]

The audio world will miss Jim Thiel's vision and standards.  I enjoyed Thiel speakers in my system for over 20 years and always appreciated the high quality of his products.