Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away

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

r i p

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.

An brilliant, articulate, modest gentleman.

RIP Tony

Like so many others, I grew up reading Tony C's TAS reviews and had no idea about his day job as a national security analyst until he began appearing on TV during the Iraq years. Same no-nonsense style either way. Dry, precise, dependable. They don't make 'em like AEC any more. Or Harry Pearson, of course.