Ben Williams.

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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,428
    edited October 2013
    Rest in peace, Ben. I'm sorry you had to leave so soon, I'm sorry you had to suffer for so long.
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2013
    That's terrible news. Thanks for posting Ed

    RIP Ben.

    Thought and prayers to his family, especially his girls.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2013
    It's a sad day. Such a shame, so young!

    RIP Ben, and may your girls suffer not, but find solace and persevere.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited October 2013
    Ben was also the first polkie I talked with and like so many around here lost touch with him when all the crap started, for that I'm truly sorry :sad:. May he finally R.I.P.
    “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben.

    "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone" .

    I will not say anymore! End of Story!
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2013
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Guys, make sure you make a comment on the link provided. I think the family would really appreciate it.

    Man this has really bothered me all day today, I can't shake it. Bev & I are hitting a shot tonight in his honor, and shot is going in the ground for Ben.

    I am with you Stevinaz, I just got a brand new speakers today and cannot even bring myself to open the boxes and I was not as close to Ben as most of you guys were. Just can't get over it and for sure everyone should post in the link and show to pay respect to the family who are just hurting right now and need all the comfort they can get.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2013
    Sorry too hear, may he RIP

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,779
    edited October 2013
    Very sad news.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,723
    edited October 2013
    While everyone has to make the jump, this was too young.

    But ... from his daughter ....

    "October 27, 2013 - Daddy,I love you with all my heart and look forward to seeing you again in heaven.Love,Ashley xoxo"


    I'd say he died a rich man.
    Sal Palooza
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,958
    edited October 2013
    Ben was a good guy. Had his ups and downs around here but bottom line, as said before, his heart was always in the right place and his door always open. Very sad.....way too young for this.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • warren
    warren Posts: 756
    edited October 2013
    Aloha Ben, I'll miss you.... May God Bless and keep you...
    RIP..
    Some final words,
    "If you keep banging your head against the wall,
    you're going to have headaches."
    Warren
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited October 2013
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    This is absolutely terrible news. I can only hope for the best for his two daughters -
    I agree, and left some advice for them in his memorial, basically I said to get a note pad and write down everything you can remember about him.
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    Say what you want about Ben, but his heart was always in the right place and his door was always open.

    Couldn't say it better brother.
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  • dscheer
    dscheer Posts: 47
    edited October 2013
    Very Sad news. Rest RIP Ben and my God comfort your family.
    Donto's System:
    Parasound HCA3500
    Parasound HCA 1500a (4 each)
    DIY Set Tube Amps (4 each)
    Parasound 850 Pre-Amp
    Onkyo CD Player
    Teac Tape Play/Recorder
    Samsung 50" TV
    Toshiba HD DVD Play/Recorder
    Polk RTA12C Speakers
    DIY 15" Side-Firing Subwoofers (2 ea)
    DIY 15" Down-Firing Subwoofer
    Adcom Power Conditioner
    DIY Isolation Transformers/Power Conditioner
    4 ea 20 Amp Power Circuits
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben. Prayers sent for family and friends.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben. Prayers sent for your family. Thanks for the advice and crossover rebuilds you did for me.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2013
    Sorry to hear this, RIP Ben
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited October 2013
    "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then, their love is forever and ever, Amen."

    RIP, Ben
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2013
    Ben and I didn't see to eye to eye on much but this is just terrible. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben. Sad news
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited October 2013
    God speed Ben; may angels touch your girls everyday. You will be missed by many.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited October 2013
    RIP Ben! Nice man, troubled by his demons, but he was a good hearted in many ways. I am deeply saddened by this news. I will keep his family and friend in my thoughts and prayers.
    Carl

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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited October 2013
    R.I.P. Ben. I won a karma from Ben who I promised to karma to another forum member, the few times I chated with him, I knew he was a kind hearted person. It is very sad to hear of his passing.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2013
    I liked Ben, he was a good guy. Prayers to the family.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2013
    Sorry to hear about this. My condolences to his family.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited November 2013
    george daniel wrote: »
    Tom,, if you are referring to the evening you,me,Ben,Russ and my brother were there,it was indeed magic, fond memories that I will not forget,,I think you and zombie put it best,,at this point in my life,I'm just thankful for the good things I've done,and regret not doing more.Rest in peace Ben,, my condolences to his family.
    That was a good day at the House of Ben. He did have his quirks but all in all a good soul. Rest easy, Ben. See ya on the other side. Prayers said for the sweetest little girls.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited November 2013
    Ben was one of the first Polkies I corresponded with when I first came to Club Polk, and he helped me upgrade and coax the best out of my equipment. He will be missed. Rest in peace brother.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    edited November 2013
    This is really sad to hear. Ben was a nice guy and always helpful to me when I was modifying SDA's and other equipment. He convinced me to change the SDA inductors with newer/lower resistance inductors. One of the more beneficial mods I made. My prayers go out to his family, especially his daughters. Rest in peace Ben!
    SDA 2B-TL (Sonicap/Solen/Mills, Erse Super Q, Rings, Spikes, No-Rez)
    1000VA Dreadnought
    Dared SL-2000a (Siemens & Halske TM 12AT7WA's, Brimar 5Z4G)
    Jolida JD-100a (Sylvania BP TM Gold Brand 5751's), NAD C275BEE, Blue Jeans

    RTiA3, Onkyo TX-SR605
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2013
    I had the pleasure of hanging out with Ben on a few occasions. He had a huge heart, would help you any way he could.

    A very sad day!
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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