Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away

First read Tony's articles in The Absolute Sound Magazine decades ago. A very  talented man and insightful audio reviewer.  May he rest in peace. 🙏🏼

Read his articles but never knew his true background. A very intelligent man. RIP

 IMO he was one of the most trusted high end audio reviewers. His review of the original Adcom GFA-555 contributed greatly to the hugh success of this product. He will be sorely missed not only in the audio world but in national security affairs and as a media “talking head”. RIP’

The WaPo obit sure puts our hobby in its place…for a Titan of national security policy wonkery, a lifelong obsession, a hobby.  Who will take his place….and I don’t refer to TAS.

I, too, feel compelled to offer my condolences to his family and loved ones!

I was never aware of his love of music and audiophile gear until last year when I happened upon one of his reviews, took notice of the authors name and realized it was THE Tony Cordesman!  I've been reading Stereophile, TAS and other publications for years.  So, unless he used a pen name in the past, it's quite possible I've read some of his stuff in this regard without realizing it.  I always loved and looked forward to his reporting on foreign affairs, trusting and respecting his knowledge and astute analyses of same.  Our planet has lost another good one!

God speed, Tony!