[electricbear]

Most of us over the years have bought something from HiFi Fo Fum . Sadly on Saturday Ron the owner of Fum passed away. At this time it is not known what will happen with the store but from what I can gather it is not open at the moment. I'll post as I hear more.

[Bob in St. Louis]

I'm thinking the system he's listening to now sounds golden. 

Rest in Peace Sir.

[Scott F.]

Sad news indeed. Back in the day I spend plenty of time down there drooling all over their gear.

[alexstl]

I still own a mac 1700 hybrid receiver, which has been listened to regularly for four decades, I bought at one of their mac clinics.   I was 19, maybe 1969, and I think it cost me about a month of income back then, about $250. 

[Lyndon]

I remember those early commercials.
My brother bought a 'beginner system' when he attended Univ. of Illinois--
Peoria (medical), and I think it was a Technics turntable, Sony Receiver, and baby Marantz bookshelf speakers.  He loved it!
RIP to a man who had a store for all levels of audio enjoyment.
Lyndon

[Hebrew Hammer]

sad news indeed!!!!   

[KenSeger]

Unless somebody steps up to the plate, it looks like Hi-Fi-Fo-Fum is gone for good.  Judging by this article

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2011/01/06/hi-fi-fo-fum-closes-after-owner-dies.html

I would guess that if it does come back, somebody will have purchased only the name, as the business appears to have negative equity.

[Mitsuman]

Pacific Stereo, CMC, HiFi-Fo Fum, and Flip's. I remember them well. I spent most of my money back in the 70's at Flip's. I don't think I ever bought anything from Pacific or Fum.

Very sad news though. 

[dwarfed centipede]

Very sad news.  Any news on a liquidation or going out of business sale?

[electricbear]

I haven't heard about any kind of sale. If I hear of anything I'll post it.

[alexstl]

I live right by the one on Big Bend and drive by daily.  If I see a sign for a sale I will post.  So far it has looked completely closed with no activity.

[jlheureux]

If you know the whereabouts of Paul Doneff or Steve Spurgeon, and if they still do installation, let them know that I could use their services. Have them call me at 314-965-2475

[jlheureux]

Now that Hi-Fi Fo-Fum is gone, could anyone recommend the next best place in the Saint Louis area?