Madmax has left the building, RIP

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  • tat
    tat Posts: 159
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    Sorry to hear of this, hopefully Chuck checked out on his own terms. RIP Madmax

    I am curious as to how this could even be possible for a human being? Seems like an oxy-moron to me.

    When freedom is outlawed, only outlaws are free...
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,149
    So sorry to hear this. Loss of another long time member. Prayers with be said.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,846
    That's a real bummer. I had a few dealings with Chuck and I know we had a lot of conversations in the forum. He was one of the greats here.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Thoughts and Prayers sent for the family
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    What a bummer. :'(
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    Wow. Thats a name I remember from long long ago.
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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 790
    RIP I'll read through some of MAXs thoughts and opinions on this forum in his honor.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    Rest in peace...
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    Out of curiosity anyone know how he died?
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    mantis wrote: »
    Out of curiosity anyone know how he died?

    Massive heart attack, sir
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    Man,fixing to turn 54 myself.R.I.P sir.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Was he only 54? God that's too young!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    So sad to hear. RIP. Another great Polkie will be missed.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Madmax.....in his own words.

    "Schiit recommends at least 2 weeks or more to completely burn in. I am very impressed with the sound I have today. If it gets any better I may just schiit myself."

    :'(:D
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    So, so sorry to hear this. He was a great guy from the limited dealings I've had with him here on the board.
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  • tat
    tat Posts: 159
    Heart trouble can take men particularly very early, even healthy men. Alot of genetics at work there. And the worst part is per ad the 1st sign of heart disease is usually a sudden heart attack. My brother had a heart attack at 40, and would've died had there not coincidentally been a defibulator right there and someone to use it properly.
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited August 2016
    Maybe the good people at Polk should add a section to the forum "Gone but not forgotten forum legends" ?
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    RIP Madmax , thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited August 2016
    I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I am grateful for the many discussions we had. He was always willing to offer advice and assistance.

    i remember the joke about many members not being able to gain access to his house and all the audio goodies which lay therein.

    We shared a painful experience with McAllister Audio of Canada.

    I will miss him.

    My neighbor, who was a drummer, passed away a few days ago and wasn't discovered until yesterday.

    The good guys leave us far too soon. Thank you for everything you have done for the hobby and for your guidance of a fellow audio enthusiast from Chicago.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    cnh wrote: »
    Condolences to his family and friends. Seemed like an interesting guy (from the comments above-I did not know him).

    On a side note. You can DO everything, but once you turn that sixth decade, all you experience is soreness and stiffness in the morning, the inability to make any REAL gains, passing out from dehydration in the gym or, more probably, muscle glycogen depletion, and losing even a pound or two requires a labors of Hercules effort or starvation diets that will enfeeble you (Tea and brussel sprouts, anyone?)! Unless you're one of those boys, and YOU know WHO you ARE! Who are dosing TRT and HGH, etc. Then there's the, ever so SLOW decline in mental prowess-the most insulting of all! lol

    All you can do is maintain and watch the gradual, but inevitable, work of entropy. So sad this living/dying thing!

    Cardio Vascular Disease is the #1 killer. It is "preventable" but it requires a change in lifestyle (diet & exercise). The sooner you get away from processed foods and up your intake of fruits and vegetables the better. Exercise programs are a must but the most important factor in a successful exercise program is your diet.

    Please take a word of advice from a Public Health major, prevention is the key and it costs far less over your lifetime than Rx drugs and surgeries will later in life.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Sorry to hear. RIP Chuck
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Step away for a few weeks and another Polkie is gone. Sad news to hear this morning. RIP.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    R.I.P.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    RIP madmax
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