RIP My Friend Normanality

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2008
    Rich, very sorry to hear of Norm passing. RIP, Norm.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    I am still rocking to the LSi15's that I purchased from him a couple of years ago. It was great meeting him and you at your house for the first time when I picked them up. He will be missed by many and my sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. I truely believe Norm is in a better place - grieve for our loss but celebrate his gain.

    RIP
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2008
    Keep on rockin' Norm.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    I truely believe Norm is in a better place - grieve for our loss but celebrate his gain.
    I find comfort in a lot of post like this.
    My condolences.
    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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited August 2008
    RIP big guy. My prayers are with you.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited August 2008
    RIP brother, and sorry for your loss Rich & family. What a shame--far too young.
    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2008
    Very sorry to hear of this,I'm spinnin' some tunes and and havin a couple a drinks on Norms behalf.

    Heres to you and yours
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  • fredv
    fredv Posts: 923
    edited August 2008
    I never met Norn but exchanged email quite a few times and always felt I knew this fine man. Rest in peace, Norm. You will always be remembered.

    -fredv-
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited August 2008
    My deepest condolances its always tough to lose a friend.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • starchaser
    starchaser Posts: 354
    edited August 2008
    Prayers with Norms family and friends.
    "There's a lot of places driving up and down I-95 that smell like ****" F1Nut
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited August 2008
    My condolences on the passing of your friend.

    regards

    Dave
    Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited August 2008
    I had the good fortune to meet Norm at his house and then over at Rich's place near Chicago last year. Norm was a true gentleman and an avid audiophile. He has a wonderful ear for a system's performance. I bought some gear from him over the past couple of years. He was such a nice person to talk with and be around. I wish that I had the opportunity to know him better. I received the bad news in an email from Rich and another from his family. I just couldn't believe it.

    Rich, I want to thank you for introducing me to your friend Norm. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with Norm, his family and his friends, especially Rich. I hope the sad and broken hearts find peace.
    Carl

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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2008
    RIP my fellow polkhead. My condolences to his family and friends.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2008
    My condolences, Norm was a great guy.

    My best to his family and friends.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited August 2008
    RIP Norm
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,425
    edited August 2008
    My condolences to the family and friends of Norm.

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2008
    sorry to hear about Norm's passing. Lets raise a toast in his honor at PF08.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited August 2008
    Another great Polkie lost, RIP Norm.
    Sean
    XboxLive--->avelanchefan
    PSN---->Floppa
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,577
    edited August 2008
    RIP My condolences
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited August 2008
    I wish I could say something that others haven't. I guess I feelings are the same.

    God speed Norm. I'll see you upstairs.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2008
    my apologies, 49, way young. Sorry to hear, prayers sent.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2008
    My sincerest condolences to his family and friends
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited August 2008
    Norm was one of those guys that was a fixture here but you'd never know it. He never made negative waves. He never really stood out but he reached out to many, many people in one way or another. I was starting to wonder if everything was OK 'cause I hadn't seen him on here in a long while. Then the next day this was posted.

    This really is a drag. He was a cool dude and heaven is a cooler place now and this world is a bit more empty. Godspeed Norm, I barely knew you through an Internet forum but you were one awesome dude with tons to offer anyone.

    My old job is supposed to be having a "happy hour" for me tonight at a local watering hole. I'm gonna have a moment for Norm I think.


    Has anyone put together anything to have sent to the family courtesy of the forum? I can't really set anything up myself 'cause I trashed all my credit cards but I'll donate to the cause.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,986
    edited August 2008
    We shall have a moment of silence in his memory at Polkfest honoring his passion for audio and his life. He will be missed.
    ~ 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. ~
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited August 2008
    I did not hear about this sad news until today...Norm was a good friend and a great person. Even though he'd been struggling with health problems for years he was always happpy, upbeat, and willing to give advice or lend an ear. His generosity, kindness, and overall good cheer knew no boundries. I am a better person for having known him. I will miss him.

    Victor
    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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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    This is sad, sad news. My heart goes out to everybody - family and friends.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2008
    Richie, when I read the news I felt heart sick. Heart sick for you and Norm as well as his family. I know what he meant to you and I can't imagine your pain. On the few occasions I got to coorespond with Norm I felt the warmth of his genuine humaness.

    My condolenses and prayers my friend, call me if you need to talk.
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited August 2008
    Damn It, 49 is way too young to go.
    I'm sorry for your loss.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2008
    I agree 49 is much 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
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,481
    edited August 2008
    Thank you all for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. I printed the thread for his mother to read and it was very comforting to her.

    My bud Norm was quite the planner, and had allowed for the worst. He had told me where his will would be left, as he did not want to add worry to his mother/family. He only provided me clues to his 'putie password though, which I eventually figured out and am posting this from. He was thoughtful with a sense of humor to the very end.

    Anyone that wishes to send something can send it directly to the family.

    The Roth Family
    245 N Irving
    Hillside, IL 60162
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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