Sad News: CP Member Norm Apter passed away
Erik Tracy
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This was posted over on the Steve Hoffman forum where Norm was a member
http://clarkscarlet.tumblr.com/post/76567320803/in-memoriam-norm-apter
And Norm was a member here as well.
I had the pleasure of meeting Norm at a local San Diego get together hosted by CP member Doug Powell.
Great guy - I liked him a lot. And we had a good time.
I am so sad to hear this.
I'm going to raise a glass to Norm and remember the time we shared and enjoyed this hobby of ours.
http://clarkscarlet.tumblr.com/post/76567320803/in-memoriam-norm-apter
And Norm was a member here as well.
I had the pleasure of meeting Norm at a local San Diego get together hosted by CP member Doug Powell.
Great guy - I liked him a lot. And we had a good time.
I am so sad to hear this.
I'm going to raise a glass to Norm and remember the time we shared and enjoyed this hobby of ours.
H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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That's sad news indeed. May you R.I.P Mr. Apter.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Damn! Im really, really sorry to hear that. He will be missed!
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R.I.P. NormSDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
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Very sad. RIP and prayers sent to his family...
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Sad news.
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Wow he was way to young and just received his PhD last summer...RIP
http://www.forevermissed.com/normanapter/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=FB+User+Sharing&utm_content=Memorial+Share&utm_campaign=FB+User+Sharing#about2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a -
Way to young, My condolences to his family.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Dang...Very sad to hear. He was younger than me. RIP Norman.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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Did not know the man, but i hope he has found that beautiful shore.humpty dumpty was pushed
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I did not know this person, thoughts and prayers sent just the same.
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How did he pass?
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RIP. Thats terrible news & way too young. Prayers for his family..
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RIP NormPolitical Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I am very sad to hear this. Although I never met Norm in person, we communicated fairly often before he finally got this last job as we share some common research interests. I also, offered some advice on job applications and what to expect on various interviews he faced and was only too happy to hear that he had landed a tenure track job. So I assumed he was just busy teaching and concentrating on his research. If I'm not mistaken he was quite a bit younger than yours truly. A great guy, a good scholar, a concerned teacher. He will be missed. This is just awful news, March continues February in the worst way!
My deepest condolences to his family.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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RIP Norm!
We shared some emails about equipment that each of us owned. Nice guy, I am deeply saddened by this news. Way to young!Carl -
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R.I.P. Norm
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Didn't know him but he seemed like a good guy from one of the links above, and so young. RIP Norm."Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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So very sorry to hear this. I did not really interact with Norm, but remember reading his posts many times. He will be missed. R.I.P Norm.
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
May Norm R.I.P, way too young.
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
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RIP Norm
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Sobering news. RIP Norm.
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Rest in peace NormSpeakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs -
R.I.P. to a friend I never met...awful news
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God bless and Godspeed buddy.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Very sad news. Sorry to hear this. RIPParasound P5 Pre
Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
Outlaw 7500 Amp
Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
Rega Planar 2 TT
Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
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Deepest sympathies to his familyJC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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R.I.P Norm. Very sad news to lose a Polkie.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:
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Very sad news indeed, I'm sorry to hear of his passing, and at such a young age. Thank you Erik Tracy for bringing this to our attention. R.I.P. Norm.
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It really hits home when someone very near the same age with a common interest passes on. R.I.P NormThings work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
