Joel will be missed by many. Truly one of the good guys in audio that is not often found. Always was ready to help any of us with his gift. A great loss to mankind.
Joel Thorner has passed away
Joel, owner of The Turntable Factory, and one of the best turntable men in America, passed away this past Sunday after a long battle with emphysema. He was truly a nice guy. I drove down to Columbia, SC once to talk with him, talked to him on the phone once, and exchanged several emails with him. Although I never purchased his services or products, each time he treated me each time like I had just spent a wad of money. God Bless him and his family.