For those who like writing about audio

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited December 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Are you as frustrated as I am with the selection of audio magazines/e-zines out there that cover equipment that very few of us can actually afford? I have decided to try and create a free e-zine dedicated to new/used audio equipment as it sounds with affordable gear instead of $20,000 mono-blocks. This will be a completely volunteer venture, as I plan on keeping it free of specific brand advertising. Though I might, if necessity forces, accept ads from used dealers, private sellers, just to pay for the website.

A recent post by steveaz is an excellent example:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34958

If interested, pm or emai me, and I will send a rough design of what the site will look like.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2005
    Thanks for the kudos, sounds like a cool idea.
    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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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2005
    I hope so Steve. Why should all the lucky characters for Audiophile and The Absolute Sound have all the fun!

    Hope you are willing to join in.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2005
    To everyone who has pm'ed or emailed: I have received so many questions that I am in the process of writing an outline of my idea. I will then email it out along with a rough design of the e-zine.
    Thanks for the interest,
    Mark
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited December 2005
    Alright! Here's our chance to become audio snobs like the losers in magazines giving rave reviews on everything;). j/k

    This sounds like an excellent idea. I'm very busy at the moment but once I have some free time, I'd love to participate.

    Maurice
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2005
    http://www.audioreview.com/reviewscrx.aspx

    I have found this site very helpful. It is a summary of audio and video reviews by real people.

    I just wish they had more reviews.

    Peter
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2005
    Everyone:
    All interested writers please pm me as I have further info ready to send out.
    Thanks,
    Mark
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2005
    Received your email. Feel free to copy/paste any reviews I've done here and any future reviews; beyond that, my life is just too busy right now to take on anything additional. I think it's a very cool idea...go for it.
    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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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2005
    Awesome idea! Can't wait to read it!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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