Chris Sommovigo has passed away

OMG!  He was so young.  Prayers for his family, and what a loss for the audiophile community. 

I read about Chris passing earlier this week. God speed and prayers for his family.

He was only 55. Apparently a heart attack. It is also evident that those who had the fortune of meeting him all say he was incredibly intelligent and kind. 

I met Chris at RMAF Marketplace in 2019, great guy and very helpful. R.I.P. Chris. 

That is sad news indeed. 55 is way to young an age to go. 

He is the designer of the D60 Kimber digital cable isnt it? He just came back maybe a lyear or  2 ago from Japan where he live for maybe 3 yrs or more.Yes gone too soon, R.I.P. Chris.

Way to young.

Fair winds and following seas.

Wow...I sent to High School with him. Was very proud of the success he had. Shocked that he is gone!

This is very sad and tragic news, indeed.  My sympathies are with his wife and children at this time and I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

I sold my Insurance and Financial Services Company in 2017 when I decided to retire after 30 years, and I unfortunately met a lot of families over the years dealing with the same shock and grief that the Sommovigo's Family is facing now.  Fellow forum members, if it's the last thing you do tomorrow, please make sure that in their early stages of grief, the one thing your surviving spouse and children DON'T have to worry about is where they are going to get the funds to pay for your funeral expenses.  This need is even more critical if you are a business owner.  DON'T force your spouse and children into a "fire sale" -- we all know that is not when they are going to get the fair market value of the business.

The Life Insurance industry and underwriting has changed drastically over the past 30 years.  Health conditions that once made a person "uninsurable" now can be fixed or managed properly to the point that I rarely hear about application declinations due to "Uninsurable Medical Condition" anymore -- and Life Insurance rates are lower now than they were 20 years ago.  Again, please don't put additional burdens on your Family at the most tragic time of their lives...especially when it is completely avoidable.

Found out about Chris' passing earlier this week. Very saddened by the news, I will treasure all my Black Cat cables, RIP, we lost a good one.

@fsonicsmith do you know the name of the go fund me?

@allenf1963 

Listen to Allen

You young guys get a term policy when you are young and healthy for as long a period as you can.

Wouldn't be surprised you can a million dollar policy for less than 20 buck a month

@milo0812 

How sad!  I hadn't heard about  Chris.  I've known him for over 30 years, way back in his Kimber/Illuminati days.  Just talked to him a few months ago.

What a GREAT guy and a wonderful and talented designer.

I've used his cables for many years.  Some of the best I've ever tried.

R.I.P. Chris

RIP Chris.   Spent some time with him at CAF a few years ago.  Have used stereovox,  stereolab and of course Illuminati D60. Sad news. 

Wow...thats hard.Prayers to family and rip to chris...dedicated to our hobby.Certainly wont be forgotten.

yes, sad loss of a person with so much more life to live, talented designer, very good guy

rip c-s!  sympathies to his family and loved ones

From experience, a million dollar policy will only cost you $500 a year at 25 years old and $2500 a year at 50 years old. Jump on it. Yes, a million dollars isn't worth what it once was, but it still is a million dollars. One Million Dollars! That will make your loved ones comfortable for quite a while. And it is tax free as long as you pay for it yourself. 

I have been a audiophile for 20 years and have always enjoyed checking this site  occasionally. It is nice to see that members have a appreciation for the "gurus"  like Chris and other pioneers when it comes to equipment.  Glad to me a member. 

And thank you to Allen for his personal advice/guidance

This is quite shocking.

Chris was one of the good guys in this industry and a fellow Constitutional patriot.

RIP, my friend.

I am shocked!!

I had spoken to Chris on a number of occasions, great guy!!!

RIP Chris.