One man's dream to build the best music system with no holds barred onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com #audiophile #ultimateaudiosystem #DIYaudio #speakers #hometheater #hifiaudio #proaudio #audio #worldsbeststereosystem #stereo
I am lucky enough to have heard this system, but I consider myself even luckier to have met Ken and been the recipient of his kindness, generosity, and passion. Thank you.
I remember seeing the work in progress on Audiogon. The room wasn't much at the time but the speakers were legendary. Now the room is too. Ken was kind enough to offer a listen even back then. What a great guy!
So, what does it sound like? Nobody actually describes it in romantic or musical terms. Only that he built it and if the results were dismal he would lie to himself thinking that it sounded great!
@@ronmurphy4234 I don't know. It's been a long time since I visited. I think high end audio in general is in decline. A whole generation thinks that MP3s are just fine and the recording industry isn't doing much to change that with the over use of compression and such.
No matter how extravagant or frivolous or pointless or essential it may seem to others, it's always fantastic and inspiring to see someone pursue their passion to completion and live to enjoy the fruits of their passion.
As mentioned below, the audio system fetched just $156,800 at auction. Fritz died of ALS a couple of years ago, suffering an affliction that slowly removed his ability to use, then appreciate, the project that took so much money and work. A nicely done Washington Post story from today (Jan. 13, 2024) also chronicles how his obsession pushed his marriage into divorce and caused a rift that prompted him to disinherited one of his sons. I was actually surprised to see that the equipment sold for that much. Reminds me of what a stamp-collecting friend told me many years ago: enjoy the hobby, and know that the collection will someday be worth 10 cents on the dollar, if that.
@@SarahMcCulloch Yeah the article probably owes most to the son who didn't get anything the amount of negative descriptions is thru the roof. Alcoholics seldom quit. The guy worked for his money and they lived well. That is not the living room of poor people. He built something amazing and power to him. I do get it probably took up most of his attention.
I was diagnosed with Huntington's disease a few years back, so I know I won't live a long life. (48 years old now) I started last year to build my own very humble "comparing to yours" system of my dreams in my tiny music room. I enjoy it so much working on it. You are such a inspiration. Thank you. Cheers, André from the Netherlands.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
Awesome video Ken!! And Sammyfanny not a nice comment, that man has don't more in his life that we will do in 2 lifetimes so go *blank* on a *so and so* until your *ew* is sore from *ugh*ing it.
My goodness. This man did it. To be able to sit down and just enjoy the fruits of your labour must be an overwhelming emotional experience. Heartbreaking to hear that ALS got the better of him. RIP Mr Fritz. I am forever inspired by your work.
My father Steve Ditko cast the sodium ionics for the sonic stabilizers on these amplifiers at Kramerica Industries in 1984. He used to talk about Ken and say "I feel lucky to be a part of this amazing machine but even more lucky to have known such a great man". My father Steve died of mesothelioma last year, so I am grateful that you immortalized his work with this video.
I was thinking lost boards and slams into the walls may be detrimental to the space, then he detailed how many layers of material went into building them... pretty sure they could stop quite a bit more than a loose board.
@@jeffreycollins7297 some of my best and most unforgettable memories were around skateboarding. Probably one of the most constructive things I did in my youth.
This is going to get a lot of views after the Washington Post essay that just came out. I think many of us technical people have a bit of Ken Fritz in us. I am sorry that he was so uncompromising over the years, and that this caused such strife for his family. Scott, I can see that this was a bit of an attempt to connect with your father on the one thing that was so important to him. I suspect Ken died with regrets about his treatment and lack of time with his children. It was quite an achievement, but it came at considerable cost. I think this little film was well-made in helping us understand a little more about your dad. Thanks for sharing it.
From the WP Article. His nightmare happened. Unreal! Cite from Washington Post article.... Three years earlier, in Scott’s documentary, Fritz had talked frankly about his condition, the limited number of years that remained for him and his hope that the world’s greatest stereo system would live on without him. “I’d hate like heck to see this room parted out,” he had said. “That’s just like breaking up a dream.”
@@dmorga1 It is a shame that he and his son had such a tragic falling out before he died. Having recently lost both my parents I cannot imagine having that as a memory of our last words to each other. Sad and tragic.
Normally, audiophiles are rather insufferable, but this gentleman is an absolute genius, who really knows the nuts and bolts of so many different things that went into this system, that it is a pleasure just listening to him!
I think the caricature of the strawman "audiophile" people poke fun at is insufferable, but I've never met that type of person. I don't think that trope exists in reality. Usually people just like music and enjoy the best version of it.
They simply hide it well. On the internet most audiophiles are insufferable but they have learned to disguise their quirks in the real world so that they fit into society.@@CyberneticArgumentCreator
Our company did business with Ken for years before I retired last year. The only thing close to his finished product was his shop, also located in his home. His wife and daughter were/are gems, as was Ken before he passed. True gentleman genius.
RIP Mr. Fritz! I understand his passion, as I am a musician myself. I have built my (much smaller) Stereo system as well over my whole life, and I gave me so much joy, as music in general. This man has lived his dream!
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
Do you really believe that the super millionaires that own the companies that build that components and stereo don't have rooms 100 times better than that one in their private islands mansions?
I'm not an audiophile, and I don't understand 90% of what he's saying, but this video popped up and I absolutely LOVED it! I loved his passion, his knowledge, and just his... niceness!
there's really not much to understand. Audiophiles are just people with way too much money. Ask any actual audio professional, mastering engineer, recording engineer what they think about these people. We laugh at them and their million dollar snake-oil placebo machines that they then put into barely treated rooms.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
So glad I watched your video, it made me cry. My Dad was an amazing provider, father, faithful husband, 3 time Ironman finisher, very successful CPA entrepreneur, journeyman carpenter, and so on... accomplished many, many great things, yet he struggled with the balance of his many endeavors, albeit all of them worthwhile.. though he died suddenly last year at 70 years old. I remark that he passed away suddenly to acknowledge that my while father was in optimal physical health (lifelong triathlete and marathon runner, non-smoker, non-drinker, etc.) happily married to my mother, and was able to retire wealthy, he passed away far sooner than anyone could have expected. Your sentiments on the balance of time in every man's life rang especially poignant and reflective. I wanted to thank you for sharing your story, as to provide testament to the theme of your documentary, I believe we can best honor our parents by heeding the advice you very eloquently provided; work hard to achieve one's goals, without disregard to gather thine rosebuds, while ye may. Thank you Mr. Fritz for your great story and well made documentary! Sincerely, Andrew MacGillivray II
I’m only a few minutes into this video and I’ve been checking out the comments and I’m even more stoked than I was by the title. I’m 56 and back in the 70’s and 80’s a Hi-Fi was a major focal point for the home. Inviting someone over to hear the latest Peter Frampton album was considered a date. Sound quality was all about bragging rights! I had the Pioneer A-90 integrated amp that was 200 watts per channel at .002% total harmonic distortion. It was the first amplifier to eliminate switching distortion by using push-pull circuitry between the low and high voltage supplies. It also had a pre-amp for the phono input. It could be switched to Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Cartridge (MC) which could be switched between 33 ohms or 100 ohms. I also had the Pioneer SG-90 17 band per channel 2/3 octave EQ and the bands went from 16Hz - 25KHz and it had .001% THD. I always wanted the Polk SDA-SRS speakers but I couldn’t afford them. Back then the Infinity Reference speakers cost $50,000 and were what all other speakers were supposed to be compared to for sound quality. I financed a $3,000 Pioneer stereo when I was 17 and was making $3.25 and hour! It wasn’t just about having loud music to bang my head. I wanted to feel the triplets Steve Gadd played on Aja in crystal clarity and the squeak of Bonzo’s Speed King on Since I’ve Been Loving You!
59 here and I noticed bragging rights for youngsters is nothing more than insulting older guys like us who have a REAL system rather than some cheap little Sony Bluetooth speaker that they stream Spotify on. They think they are so "modern". When I tell them I use Qobuz to stream, they haven't any idea what that is or a DAC for that matter. Yeah, brag all you want kiddo, you haven't ever heard what a big boy rig can do!!
I went to high school with Ken’s daughter. He and I were in an audiophile group together. I’ve been blessed to audition this system. It is truly awe inspiring. Lucky for us Ken is a kind and generous individual and enjoys sharing his passion with those who reflect that same passion for music.
I watched this documentary first. I was amazed and in awe of his feat. Thought what a great and loving family behind him. Truly impressed and happy for him that he accomplished his lifelong passion. Then read all the touching tributes on here from people that knew him. Now lastly, I just read the Washington Post article...absolutely disgusted! He was no model husband or father! Just an egotistical and eccentrically obsessed man that destroyed his family! For what? Bragging rights?And to hold his grudge tight, with his son, till the bitter end?? Pathetic..
I think people underestimate how simply amazing truly high quality audio is and when they here it its astonishing. I couldnt imagine my life without having an amazing hifi set up! Hope he enjoys it!
Im getting my very first pair of Avantgarde Acoustic speakers in 2 weeks and in the last 35 years, I have never been more excited about a material possession. I have had so much fun, everyday, 15 years, with my Yamaha monitors. I cant even imagine, how much the AAs are going to bring joy into my house.
@@WeeWeeJumbo Cried already 3 Times with Adele, Vivaldi and Dave Brubeck. Finally I cancelling sit down and dont Do anything Else but listening to music
I recently finished my "system" here in my $200/mo. trailer/shack up a draw off a holler that leads to a valley in Yancey Co. NC. The most expensive part of my system was for the coils for the crossovers for my Parts-Express homebuilt 4-way/5-driver main speakers of all "clearance" drivers. I'm using 2 amps, 1 off craigslist, the other from the Goodwill store. It's a 7.1 system of all thrift store speakers other than my main stereo pair. It F'n rocks with clarity and I'm still hearing nuances of some recordings I hadn't noticed before. I think Mr. Fritz and I would get along just fine. It's about a passion for the art regardless of means...
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
You finished your system eh, that's the understatement of the year. Audiophiles never stop seeking that live band/orchestra/voice in your room sound. All depends on money, but good sound can be had on the cheap as you have proven to yourself.
I aint straight out of Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Haha. Got to love NC. I'm in Catawba. Fellow poor audiophile. Do your thing that makes you happy. That's what makes life great. The pursuit of happiness.
I sincerely hope that this men and his family will listen to all of their music albums with love and pleasure. With respect and friendly regards from The Netherlands 🙏
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
So sorry to hear he passed away. I am so envious of that system he built, there's no way I could afford anything like it. I would love to have heard it. He built, lived and enjoyed his dream. Bravo sir!
I was just about to say life is so short .. you realize it at 50 yrs old ... and was gonna say i hope he lives longer to enjoy this hobby but he enjoyed it for 80 years ... so sad...
This man has the right idea. Everyone overlooks the room, and it is more important than the speakers honestly. And more expensive. The room is why the big expensive studios are so expensive. That's where most of the money went. The room.
agree 100%, but his room could sound better, carpet is actually a bad acoustic treatment 😅 it may be not so aesthetic but rockwool acoustic panels is way more efficient
That's why it's bizarre that he's putting all the gear in the listening room. Some of his gear even has fans internally. Take the noise outside to another room, just run cables into this room to the speakers.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
@@TheJohnsofDoes You salty as hell for no reason. I'm sure his acoustics are more than adequate. (Edit: You didn't even watch the video; he talks about the room characteristics in-depth.)
I recall as a kid haunting stereo shops and annoying sales staff as we dreamed of seemingly unattainable systems. This mans dream came to wonderous fruition. I admire that greatly.
I have watched literally thousands of videos. This ranks among the best. God bless this man, this fine, sweet, super talented down to earth gentleman and his family.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I'm crying...out of joy, of respect, of awe... ...best story I've ever heard and watch. Simply amazing. This video SHOULD be a requirement on schools to graduate. I mean...this video teaches life, period.
At first I thought he was just a rich guy that bought all the stuff custom made, but it turns out he constructed most of the stuff himself, so... hats off!
This guy seems to have been a genuinely sweet and interesting person, and I think he'd have been the first to admit you can't understand things like this in terms of "sound quality" or "high fidelity." Of course it sounds good, but many things deliver the same listening experience at a fraction of the price. This is about one man's private dream, one man's preference for how he'd like to spend his time and money, one's man's obsession.We all need something like this - whether its cars, or art, or being a craftsman or an artist, or charity, or some combination. I don't denigrate it at all, but with things like this, the journey, not the destination, is 99% of the point.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
Man, I was not expecting having to pause this a few times to collect myself near the end. Forget the audio, forget the clamps. Thank you for the collection.
This is amazing and kind of lonely and sad . I can relate . I imagine the thrill of the chase and the process of creation was at least as satisfying ( if not more ) as listening to the music . In the end it was all for nothing . Life is cruel to the dreamer . The most human audiophile I've ever heard .
Having designed and helped built my own 4 way horn speakers, I can appreciate how Massive of an achievement this is - I don’t think 99.99% of people watching this realize how difficult this is to accomplish, on so many levels. Bravo!!!
The crossover alone just blows my mind. Let alone the design and choosing drivers and spacing of them and so on. I can’t comprehend the organization and planning it takes to do this. I designed 2 ways that never got done. I even have some infinity big boys that just need a tweeter and can’t choose one that fits and also operates with the factory crossover. This dude earned every dollar he ever made I guarantee it. Amazing mind.
This guy built his dream and passion . Got to give him credit. I used 1989 carver amp and pre amp with Klipsch Forta ll speakers. When I heard a musicians finger slide down a steel guitar string , I knew I made the right choice . Sadly , the pre amp went on the friz several years ago . I switched to a 5 channel sound system , my hearing is not what it was .
i disagree with you, i think 99% of the people realize how "Massive of an achievement" of waste of $ and mostly time this project is i would love to be his local sound engineer (or whatever its called), "sure Mr. Ken, thats a great idea, oh, and we sure can implement it for 280k" while inside he thinks "what a dumb donkey this dude is" and "my kids got a new computer, and a laptop, and a new tv, and ...." ROFLMAO
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
30 years of work and you have become the epitome of the Maxwell Tape guy! Hell yeah, Captain & Commander Fritz... A life well lived. Godspeed, brother.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during the holidays here in 2022. I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting Ken or hearing his system. I hope someone will have the ability to maintain this system somewhere now that Ken has passed. The sonics aside, this was one man's dream and a part of his life's legacy and it deserves to be treated as such.
When thinking about the world's most expensive sound room you expect weird eggshell walls. I love that it's an aesthetic normal looking room with grandfather clocks and nice decorations
I love the look on his face at 2:01 when he sits down and the brilliant & pristine sound washes over & through him. That’s what makes all the research, expenditures and years of experimentation worthwhile.
Wow! A man with the very rare combination of technical expertise, dedication and the skills and money needed to fully realize his dream. I like his philosophy of life too. I would love to hear that system!
I love you Ken....I'm an electrical engineer and involved in stereos for 63 years! I built my first speakers when I was 15, in a homemade tuned acoustic maze enclosure, 3/4" plywood, walnut veneer, 12 Woofer, tweeter and midrange...kind of Bose design before there was a Bose. I wound up with AR3a... You have great description and video....I truly LOVE YOU!
Ken is just one of those people that I just truely appreciate. His attention to detail. Always thinking of the variables, No corners cut. It makes me want to do better work.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
Such drive and passion and knowledge!! A man of good taste . I think most of us take our hat off to you. Special person in my book. I will never forget your name . Seem like a man with a great soul.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I am Ken’s daughter. We are overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, we will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions we have received. We are also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I take my hat off to you sir. What you have done with this room reminds me of the music room that was designed and built by the Late Sir Alastair Robertson Aitken of SME fame. 👏
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
My wife thinks my passion for audio is crazy. I should have her watch this, because I look like the most normal guy on the planet by comparison. I mean, dude, that turntable alone... Also, what an amazing film, and that last line, BOOM. What a throwdown....and likely true.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I have 1000 bucks headphones and never told anyone because friends, family would probably think I'm insane spending that much money on Headphones. But those are a joke compared to this.
@@scarface11991 I have a pair of $299 Sony Hi-Res that are the best headphones I've ever heard. Didn't want to try the $1000 headphones because I knew I would be tempted! Those of us who know, get this!!
“I m Ken Fritz and I believe I have built the best stereo in the world!” Hands Down! Inspiration to create what you will with your hands and your head and never let anyone or anything get in the way of your dream. I vote for National Register Status so it is never taken down! Thank you Mr Fritz!
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
This man is an inspiration. I usually feel envy when I see exotic cars or luxury homes, but in the case of this 'stereo system' I just feel in awe of it. I don't want it, per se, I want to build one of my own, to within my own limits and abilities. This isn't the story about a man and his speakers, it's a parable about life, and what matters most in it.
Go for it. DIY audio can be very satisfying. While Ken's journey is extreme, it is possible to produce extremely good sound for pennies on the dollar compared with buying commercial systems. There is a pride of accomplishment that adds to or exceeds the joy of listening. In my case, I have spent circa 10k building a system that can rival six figure systems. But you have to also realize that there is no asset value. You can buy and sell used brand name equipment but DIY has no resale value. I'll enjoy mine for 20 yrs and then it will go in a land fill along with all my other worldly possessions. Best not to get attached to stuff. Enjoy life's experiences. Hoarding stuff is a hollow game.
@@cryptout Every music producer has already destroyed their ears with high volume monitoring and concerts. For young people it makes a difference - but they rarely can afford proper systems. I definitely can tell the difference between 5-6db differences even above 16k even though I can't actively hear much above 17k. The harmonics affect the timbre even in the lower frequencies and vice versa. I design and build speakers so I have spent literally thousands of hours doing critical listening and comparing that to FFT measurements.
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
I took a much simpler path by buying a fifteen watt tube integrated amp playing a 93db horn loaded speaker. To me that sound is heavenly but I certainly understand and appreciate his passion, Bravo!
RIP ken Fritz.. Your Passion to fulfi every thing to perfection was on another level.. I watched the documentary last night and only today found out you had passed away from the illness you briefly talked about.. Extremely sad to hear this.. I hope the gates of heaven sound half as good as your class system was.. X
I was lucky enough to work for Mark Levinson Audio back in 79' and 80'(which was about 4 years? before he started Krell) so I was on the cutting edge of this technology...the man was a PERFECTIONIST and his HQD System would literally take your breath away. Tom Colangelo was the Chief Design Engineer for Mark and Tom was a GENIUS...I can remember spending many nights and weekends working with him doing R&D. I know this man has a passion that few can understand let alone afford but good for him that he can do it...
Дорогой Кен,я счастлив что ты смог воплотить свою детскую мечту в реальность и создать музыкальную СИСТЕМУ СВОЕЙ МЕЧТЫ и получать истинное и ни с чем не сравнимое удовольствие при прослушивании,что даёт тебе силы,чтобы жить дальше.Видимо,обстоятельства в жизни сложились в твою пользу,привлекшие экономические возможности выстраивать и воплощать свои планы в действительность. Побольше бы таких людей на Земле,которые с детства следуют,а главное,впоследствии,воплощают её в реальность,т.к. большинство,становясь взрослыми,забывают о своих детских мечтах. Такому человеку как ты,исполнившему и реализовавшему СВОЮ МЕЧТУ,я искренне желаю оставаться крепким Духом,со стойким здоровьем и ПО-НАСТОЯЩЕМУ счастливым ЧЕЛОВЕКОМ с большой буквы достигшим СВОЕЙ предельной высоты или планки в этом воплощении! Счастья тебе и всем твоим близким! Твой пример вдохновляет лично меня и я надеюсь,что многих других аудиофилов по всему миру,которые уже некоторые из нас смогут воплотить свои мечты в реальность.Да будет ТАК!
Close your eyes and think of Tom Cruise.... This system is amazing, its so exciting and relaxing to watch this on the big screen, with a cold beverage, on a rainy Sunday afternoon...!!
I love how humble this man seems. He knows exactly how crazy it all is to most of you, but he didn't build any of it for you! He knew what he wanted and set coarse on the journey. But it sounds like his only regret is not slowing down long enough to smell the roses along the way. I wish the best Ken, that is one hell of a thing ya did there! Cheers man 🍻.
55:00 Man, although I am far away from accomplishing much in life, to hear Mr Fritz utter those words, it gives me pure joy that he did. This man fulfilling his dream makes me happy
@@iwazhear77 I wish I had the drive to be a 100th of the man Mr Fritz is. I'm only 22 and I lost my passion for everything except for Jesus Christ and God after smoking too much weed. I don't think I'll ever be the same again after being a month sober. To all reading, use this as a warning. You can be like me, or you can have a real dream and follow it. I beg you take the latter option. I'm not even saying become a rich man, being purposefully poor and having dreams is possible too
@@joshhickson7551 k Stick with it, and never give up on yourself. You have no idea how young you are, and how much you can accomplish. In your body and mind having incredible ability to heal themselves. Watch a little, David Goggins… He’ll kick your butt into shape.
This was far more than I was expecting, I came here because I like a good sound system amd like to see what people have built, I came away utterly inspired, beyond the audio world. Thank you so much for sharing and I have faith that Ken will have time to listen to so many of his records, he has nothing left but the Opera to play. Best wishes from England.
Some people are just on another level and Ken Fritz was one of them. What a beautiful person and I'm so glade that this documentary was made. So many life lessons to be gained from his story.
I have never seen anything so moving, determination at the highest level, nothing is impossible! This video was absolutely amazing to watch, truly inspiring !
I am Ken’s daughter. We are overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, we will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions we have received. We are also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
When the guy asked him how much his turntable costs fritz responded politely with a non direct yet personal response without mentioning an actual dollar amount for his specific table. That tells me Fritz is a very down to earth guy who's mentally is based in reality given his personal wealth. He doesn't brag, and he knows not everyone is as lucky as he is. Good man.
Others paint, others climb mountains, others drag race and perished by it … Ken’s passion is a demonstration of man’s gift of how life may be lived before we all make our final symphony … ❤️🎶🎼
I'm an IATSE stagehand and I've seen the best systems on tour and stationary reinforcing bands and orchestras and symphonies (and yes, Swan Lake) and I can honestly say that this is a master's life's work and it is very sad he did not get to enjoy it more. I truly hope some one or entity is heir to this incredible system in its entirety who appreciates it for the work of art that it is. I envy all those lucky enough to have witnessed it personally. What a great man.
@@swilhelm3180 You have no idea. I understand why one would think that, ... however, the quality of the signal path and loudspeakers associated with today's finest PA systems is extraordinary. As a FOH engineer and audio enthusiast, I've had one foot in pro audio and the other in hifi, since the 70's. Modern performance audio is amazingly capable.
@@FOH3663 Pro audio has diffrenent parameters. It needs to fill a large space and do it with very equalized sounds because of the standing waves that need to be tamed. It also needs to use equipment that is exceedingly reliable otherwise people get upset when things stop. These issues all come before sound quality. That's why its always lousy. I have never heard decent sound, let alone good sound, at any PA event in my entire life. Nor do I expect to. That's not their goal. You can't have that kind of output with that kind of reliability and also persue high sound quality. Its the same in movie thieaters. More garbage sound just because the room is too big. There are very few speakers that can fill that big a space that are high quality. And they cost so much no one would be able to rationalize their expenditure because you would need multiple pairs of them. But talking about audio quality to a PA guy is like talking about fine handling of European sports cars with a drag racing gear head with his mid 60's blown 455 Chevelle.
@@FOH3663 Please enlighten us with what you mean by "quality of the signal path". I think you're talking about the source, the line level preamp, the power amp and the speakers. And the miles of interconnect cable often run in PA installations. We can't forget that! Whereas in many high end audio installs we put the mono power amp right behind each speakers (surround sound is a joke never seen in serious systems) minimizing speaker cable with the preamp right in between if its a digital source not prone to feedback. Otherwise if its analogue its wherever the turntable is best suited with the phono preamp right beside it, then what could be a longer run to the live level preamp and the same max line length to the power amp with the speaker cable always minimized.
@@swilhelm3180 Respectfully I said you had no idea ... Then you submitted two additional responses, ... it's even more clear, you truly don't. It's ok, most people don't.
Truly exceptional Mr. Fritz. I tip my professional hat to you Sir. I have designed mega-sized world-class recording studios so I have a deep respect for your passion and results. You have taken electro-acoustics as a playback system into the stratosphere....another amazing dimension. I also caught a quick glimpse of your AMPEX ATR 102. A class act! Kind Regards, Michael K. Leader (Ex VP Studio Systems Division Electro-Voice) President: Leader Cinema Systems America
I am overwhelmed by the comments, questions and words of encouragement! Should you wish to communicate further or have a question, please send an email to onemansdreamkenfritz@gmail.com. Over the next few weeks, my daughter and I will begin creating and posting short videos on RU-vid that will address some of the questions I have received. I am also excited to share other projects we are working on. Happy listening!
Recording $tudios sound like $hit, because they use horns, & all horns R krap, & NS10 & Auratones & other literal trash speakers 2 purposely sound like krap so they have an idea what their mix will sound like when played back on krap = LOL!!
Hi Ken... I'm 61 and found out 6 months ago that I have a stage 4 cancer recurrence and it's not curable. I've done very aggressive treatment to knock it back and buy time, but they can't really tell me how long. So I'm also facing my mortality directly in front of me. I feel blessed to have heard your excellent outlook and attitude on your diagnosis, and want to thank you genuinely. We don't know tomorrow, and that does often make today sweeter. I'm an audiophile as well... Built a very nice system with bi-amped Definitive Technology towers. It was a hot rod, and a beauty... Liquidated and downsized from necessity, but the music is still magical. God bless you, sir... My very best wishes, and may each day be full of love and peace with your family.
I'm going to try to make you feel better! You see, while I'm in good health, I'm old, far older than you are, Shiela, & so I don't go out any more than necessary to avoid Covid. {This is because as we age, eventually the immune system diminishes.} I'm a member of 3 Vacation Clubs, these are Marriott, Diamond - Hilton, and Shell - Wyndham. I've paid off all of the loans on these, & so continue to pay the, "maintenance fees." A couple of years ago, I asked a friend of mine, Michael, if he'd like to travel, to great destinations, at no charge to him, as if someone doesn't use the points, weeks, they will eventually go: Poof! Evaporate! Disappear! Michael & his wife, & relatives, have gone on a number of great vacations, they're very happy! The point here, is that one of Mike's brothers, also has stage four cancer. Yet, it seems to be progressing very slowly, if at all! For example, in the middle of last year, I was told that on his, "bucket list," {so to speak!}, he wanted to go to New York City, several months later. I made the necessary arrangements, and frankly, sincerely hoped that he'd, "make it!" And, he did! Had an excellent time, and in fact continues to not only, "Hang in there," but still works! Can you see what I mean? I've observed that in a situation like this {or, frankly, anyone!}, if one keeps a positive attitude, worry as little a possible about anything, no stress, plenty of rest, sleep, proper diet, surround yourself with close friends - do not shut them out! - and, well, I believe that you'll do as well as possible!
I remember watching this when it was first uploaded. Nerding out to Ken's descriptions and specifications...just listening to him talk was so unbelievably interesting. I can't even imagine what kind of time and money were thrown into this room and system...incredible. Ken...I hope heaven has a sound system like yours and that you're enjoying it right now...I'm looking forward to seeing you there.
