Affordable$$Audio December Issue

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited December 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Affordable$$Audio is pleased to announce that the December issue is now available for free download at: http://www.affordableaudio.org

Checkout the cover rig photo and the review of the LSi7's.

Special articles on the science behind speaker break-in and A$$A list of the best reviewed components of 2006.

Thanks for reading!!
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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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited December 2006
    Another solid issue Mark. I really enjoyed the Lsi 7 article since I just aquired a pair of Lsi 9's myself. I really look forward to each months issue.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    Thanks Heiney. The 7's get sweeter sounding everytime I listen to them.
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    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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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2006
    Who is on the cover?
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    Check in the bottom right corner of the Table of Contents.
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    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited December 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Who is on the cover?

    I'd recognize that closet anywhere :):p:D .

    Sean aka Zero. I also recognize the screen image from prior photo's of his.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited December 2006
    QUOTE]One of the most distinguished voices in music
    belongs to the Dixie Chicks Natalie Means.[/QUOTE]

    LOL it's Natalie Maines. Talk about a freudian slip. Priceless.
    Proud SOPA Member since 2005!
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    (Red faced) Touche!!

    Natalie will have her name de-freudianed tonight.
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    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited December 2006
    Great issue! Wasn't there supposed to be a review of the Onix CD-5?
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    Not yet, I've only had it a few weeks. Probably be a February review item.
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    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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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Nice magazine lots of info liked the lsi 7 review!!! onix tube amp hmmmm looks pretty impressive. Oh one thing mark you might look at some slight layout improvement, and typography adjustments just a eye of critique from a designer thats all.
    Chicomorales:)
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    Chico......
    The e-zine is layed out using Apple's Pages program. I'm no expert by any means, so I just try to not to screw up the template too bad. Sometimes during the conversion (Apple's internal PDF creator) will mess the layout or the font style slightly.

    Thanks for the honnest criticism.
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    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
    outstanding issue Mark !
    Another one I should say....you have done one hellava job with your E-Zine since you first started...keep up the great work...

    and thanks for doing it for us !

    Bear
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Ok well i guess I'm a designer so i look at things from a more critical eye but if you need help suggustions let me know?
    Chicomorales:)
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited December 2006
    Excellent issue like always! I've come to look forward to these announcements posted on our forums as a sign of an hour of distraction from things I should otherwise be doing.

    Keep up the good work!
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    Bear, Refefer:
    It's been a humbling experience that's for sure. the best part, and this will sound corny, etc., but I've had the opportunity to meet so many quality people in audio. It gives me a great deal of hope of the future of our hobby/passion.
    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 2006
    I've been using the net through my Sega Dreamcast. Now I'm on pc and can finally read this stuff. Now downloading, thanx.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited December 2006
    Sean,

    Good stuff you got there... Mr. Author!

    Joey
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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