R.I.P. Mike Jarve
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My first contact with Mike was in 2009 when he sent me a PM welcoming me to the Iron Range in response to this thread about my upcoming move to Eveleth MN for a job.
I met Mike the night my son & I arrived in Eveleth (recounted in the thread linked to above). That was the beginning of one of the closest friendships of my life.
Mike was kind & generous, had a brilliant intellect, and wicked sense of humor (never overdone).
I met Mike the night my son & I arrived in Eveleth (recounted in the thread linked to above). That was the beginning of one of the closest friendships of my life.
Mike was kind & generous, had a brilliant intellect, and wicked sense of humor (never overdone).
avguytx
Lunatic Member
No one ever knows how long we're going to be walking on this earth, and there's no guarantee, that's for sure. I do hate to hear of his untimely passing and do recall reading some of his threads and seeing his name come up on many. RIP, Mike. I hope you are now living in a pain free body and enjoying a better life.
Just found this thread and am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike visited my summer cabin a few years ago as it was about an hour's drive from his home. A gentle soul and more knowledgeable guy than his years would suggest.
He is in my thoughts today.
He is in my thoughts today.
Inspiribomb
Enjoy the journey
Man, I came here looking for one thing and found this sad news. Very sad to hear this.
Mike was a unique and passionate guy. Some of my fond memories include:
1) The infamous H/K yelp. YOW! Will never forget that.
2) Ron ( @doucanoe ) and myself digging around in the basement and being alarmed at the sound of DLK 1.5's being played at very high volume
3) The JVC Zero-9 cabinets that weighed about 1000 pounds each.
RIP Mike Jarve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family/friends.
Mike was a unique and passionate guy. Some of my fond memories include:
1) The infamous H/K yelp. YOW! Will never forget that.
2) Ron ( @doucanoe ) and myself digging around in the basement and being alarmed at the sound of DLK 1.5's being played at very high volume
3) The JVC Zero-9 cabinets that weighed about 1000 pounds each.
RIP Mike Jarve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family/friends.
VinylHanger
Navigaret ex ironia
Not sure how I missed this. He has been a a part of AK for a very long time. I had no idea he was so young. Truly sad.
It is such a shame that I missed this - how could I???
May Mike rest in peace.
May Mike rest in peace.
Pecrobet
Pecrobet
First, I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Jarve's family and friends. I did not know Mike Jarve but after reading all the positive comments and stories about him reflecting an individual with good intentions by being kind, sharing and honest. He was too young to die. Rest in Peace Mike Jarve!
I found Bob F's words to be full of humility and honesty. Again, I don't know Bob, and I'm sorry for your loss. After reading his thread, I could only imagine how difficult it was to reflect upon oneself, and then pass judgment on oneself. We need more people like Bob and his old friend.
Bob, you have done a great service by posting this thread. Your integrity and decency will not be forgotten. We are all human, and we all make mistakes. It how we face those mistakes or disagreements, which builds character. I'm glad Bob had an opportunity to make ammends with his friend, Mr. Jarve, before departing this world.
Sincerely,
Robert M Kopec
[
] Pecrobet Audio Company
I found Bob F's words to be full of humility and honesty. Again, I don't know Bob, and I'm sorry for your loss. After reading his thread, I could only imagine how difficult it was to reflect upon oneself, and then pass judgment on oneself. We need more people like Bob and his old friend.
Bob, you have done a great service by posting this thread. Your integrity and decency will not be forgotten. We are all human, and we all make mistakes. It how we face those mistakes or disagreements, which builds character. I'm glad Bob had an opportunity to make ammends with his friend, Mr. Jarve, before departing this world.
Sincerely,
Robert M Kopec
[
] Pecrobet Audio Company
Way Gone
New Member
Been thinking bout going to look at a pair of Infinite Quantum 3's that have popped up locally. I was able to go back and find a nice review that Mike had left back in 2010. Among his posts were thoughts like these:
“I sat back, listening to some Alice Babs, when Cerberus, my purebred animal shelter mutt, came and parked himself in front of one of the speakers, with his head obstructing one of the midrange drivers. Alice's voice went from about 3-feet wide down to 2. I chased the dog out of the room and started fiddling with the pots on the back of the speakers. I had, up till then, left them in the approximate center position, as that sounded tonally good. I dialed back the midrange and the mid-bass coupler a little bit (to about the 10-o'clock position), and sat back in my chair. Hazzah! Alice was now singing between the speakers, not from both speakers simultaneously.”
Then I notice the bloke had bought the farm to complications from diabetes. Cool to think that this guy is still providing audio information years after he made his early exit.
“I sat back, listening to some Alice Babs, when Cerberus, my purebred animal shelter mutt, came and parked himself in front of one of the speakers, with his head obstructing one of the midrange drivers. Alice's voice went from about 3-feet wide down to 2. I chased the dog out of the room and started fiddling with the pots on the back of the speakers. I had, up till then, left them in the approximate center position, as that sounded tonally good. I dialed back the midrange and the mid-bass coupler a little bit (to about the 10-o'clock position), and sat back in my chair. Hazzah! Alice was now singing between the speakers, not from both speakers simultaneously.”
Then I notice the bloke had bought the farm to complications from diabetes. Cool to think that this guy is still providing audio information years after he made his early exit.