Hirsch was a man of integrity who always stuck to his guns and was a voice of reason. Although I did not always agree with his views, I still miss his insightful column and reviews. Despite the presence of a number of good writers and editors, Stereo Review (now Sound and Vision) has not been the same since Hirsch's departure. Much of his writing remains relevant today and he deserves the respect of the audio community.
Julian Hirsch dies
I'll bet the majority of us grew up reading his work in Stereo Review. Here's a link to his N.Y. Times obituary, containing a succinct mention of the reason why most audiophiles eventually outgrew his reviewing method. But until we did - if you were anything like me - you pored over his every word (and measurement) each month when your father's latest issue arrived. R.I.P.