March Issue Affordable$$Audio

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited March 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Hello Everyone:
Affordable$$Audio's March 2009 issue is ready for free download. This month Patrick reviews the Audio Horizon tube buffer, John takes a look at Wyatt Woodworking's DIY cabinet building kits, along with a second helping of budget monitor comparisons. Plus, much much more.
Thanks for reading!!
http://www.affordableaudio.org
Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$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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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited March 2009
    Another excellent read.... Thanx Mark
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited March 2009
    Something from this issue looks strangely familiar??? Anyone??
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited March 2009
    Nice read.... but when i saw Afforadable in the title i wasn't expecting to see $1000 speaker wires.

    Whats the point of a $700 power cord that comes out of a standard wall socket anyway?
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited March 2009
    phipiper10 wrote: »
    Something from this issue looks strangely familiar??? Anyone??

    You refering to DarqueKnight's 2 ch rig on the front cover?
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited March 2009
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    Nice read.... but when i saw Afforadable in the title i wasn't expecting to see $1000 speaker wires.

    The speaker wire was $1950, the interconnects were $975. Hardly "affordable" IMO no matter how you slice it.

    All though truth be told I completly lost interest after the review of the shorting plugs that cost $25+ per plug. Cmon now $225 for a pack of 8 shorting plugs? I bought 50 for $25 last year.

    Oh well. I promise not to comment anymore about the mag Marc, here or on Audiocircle. Good luck with it.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited March 2009
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    Nice read.... but when i saw Afforadable in the title i wasn't expecting to see $1000 speaker wires.

    Whats the point of a $700 power cord that comes out of a standard wall socket anyway?

    Fair point, but the Acoustic Revive cables were one of several reviews of this company's complete accessory lineup. I allow my writers a great deal of latitude, after all, it's an all-volunteer effort. Plus, in five years that 1K cable may be just $200 on the used market, and we have a significant portion of our readers who are second-hand only buyers.
    Thanks for reading,
    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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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited March 2009
    Gadabout wrote: »
    You refering to DarqueKnight's 2 ch rig on the front cover?

    I was, was it in previous issues that I missed?
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2009
    Monolith4x6.jpg
    The monoliths are mad because they didn't get proper notification
    about being featured on a magazine cover. They say they want their
    oak end caps and side panels replaced with a rare, exotic wood
    before they agree to go on the cover of Rolling Stone.

    So spoiled.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2009
    Thanks again for a great read!
    Jake
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2009
    Nice read Mark ..As usual

    I wonder how a updated monitor 5jr would fair in the comparison ...

    Thanks
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