April Issue Affordable$$Audio

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited October 2008 in The Clubhouse
Hi Everyone:
Affordable$$Audio's April issue is ready for download. In this month you will find reviews on the nOrh preamplifier, vintage Threshold 800A amplifier, and Skiing Ninja crossovers to name a few.

Thanks for reading!!!
www.affordableaudio.org
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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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited April 2008
    Thanks Mark.

    cubdog
    Shuguang Classic S8MK
    Emotiva XDA-2
    Bel Canto M300 mono blocks
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    Squeezebox Touch
    Sony SS-M7
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    Nice write up on the HK stereo receiver in here. I have been looking at them for a while just for a cheap clean solution for a second system, and something for a newbie with limited funds.
    Good read.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2008
    Thanks, Mark. You give me something to look forward to at the beginning of the month other than rent payment.



    That 3470 looks gorgeous.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2008
    Thanks again.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    One thing about Sean, he is meticulous about his equipment and getting great shots.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
    Yay! The best audio E-Zine strikes back! (Or was that the Empire...)
    Jake
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2008
    Looks good. Is nOrh still in business? I've sent Mr Barnes a couple emails with no reply.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    Russ:
    Email the reviewer Jeff, for more info.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    Zero wrote: »
    Gentlemen, I apologize if the review of the HK receiver reads a bit rough. I sorta rushed it out of the woodwork. As an aside; it really is an attractive piece. A much "higher res" shot can be seen here;

    http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=harmankardon3470frontshmo5.jpg

    Very nice.
    harmankardon3470frontshmo5.jpg
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • riker1384
    riker1384 Posts: 35
    edited April 2008
    What's the deal with that magazine? It looks a little strange to me, like it might be a collection of reviews from readers instead of a regular staff of writers. And why does a magazine called "Affordable Audio" have cable reviews?
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
    Is HK still making the HK3470 stereo receiver? The faceplate on this receiver looks like the last generation HK receivers. HK's current generation is using mostly silver faceplates.

    Oh, just read the whole review. The reviewer does mention that this particular HK receiver has been discontinued.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    They're a important part of the audio chain. Why wouldn't he have cable reviews?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited April 2008
    riker1384 wrote: »
    What's the deal with that magazine? It looks a little strange to me, like it might be a collection of reviews from readers instead of a regular staff of writers. And why does a magazine called "Affordable Audio" have cable reviews?


    They're reviews from audio buffs. That's why we like it. They don't kiss butt.
    And it's AFFORDABLE.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • ns4433
    ns4433 Posts: 16
    edited April 2008
    nice
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    riker1384 wrote: »
    What's the deal with that magazine? It looks a little strange to me, like it might be a collection of reviews from readers instead of a regular staff of writers. And why does a magazine called "Affordable Audio" have cable reviews?

    Riker:
    Thanks for posting.

    A$$A has several regular staff members (all volunteers). Not everyone writes every month just like Stereophile, TAS, HiFi+, 6Moons, etc., etc. I also audition new writers on a regular basis. Not many stick, only because after one piece they get "worded out".

    As for cable reviews, yes the AudioMagic's are expensive that we reviewed in the March issue, and most of their offerings are beyond the budget of most of A$$A's readership. We have also reviewed budget cables by MAC, Zebra, and AudioArt.

    The whole idea of A$$A was to bring audio reviews back from the stratosphere priced equipment that the big guns reviewed. In all honesty, I believed we have succeeded, and with other online e-zines/review sites, have brought Stereophile and TAS back to the real world.

    Thanks for checking us out.
    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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  • jchouston
    jchouston Posts: 122
    edited October 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Looks good. Is nOrh still in business? I've sent Mr Barnes a couple emails with no reply.


    Greetings from Tejas!

    I realize this is ablast from the past, but did you ever receive a reply from Barnes?

    I'm trying to inquire about buying a Norh aca 2b, but I can't get a quote or response.

    Also, I can't yet PM b/c my post count is low....
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2008
    Never heard back from him, or anyone at nOrh.

    http://www.norh.com/news.html The 'news' page has updates dating to Sept 2008, doesn't make sense.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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