Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away

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!

Dr.Cordesman was my absolute favorite reviewer. I bought a few components and speakers on his recommendation. He will be missed in the Audio community. RIP. 

this is sad, another great one from the old guard passes

a serious and influential person in life, not just in our hobby of hifi

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OMGosh. Like others I remember “AC” from TAS. I also recall seeing and hearing his analysises during interviews on the evening news occasionally. Never did imagine them to be the same individual!

I’m saddened by the passing of yet another giant in our hobby.

Godspeed Mr  Cordesman.

Happy listening.