New-ish audio blogger, formerly with Bound for Sound (SF, USA)

taww · « **on:** 25 Dec 2017, 11:20 pm »

Hi all! I'm Marc, from San Francisco, California. I currently work in the tech industry but have a background in music (violinist). I was a long-time reviewer at Bound for Sound, a small high-end publication up to a few years ago.

Bound for Sound's claim to fame was that they accepted zero advertising - it was entirely supported by reader subscription fees. We were unabashedly subjectivist and liked to tell it like we heard it. I feel since BFS stopped publishing the industry lost a unique voice, so I'm trying to rekindle that a bit with my own blog, The Audiophile Weekend Warrior (TAWW). As you can tell from the name, I'm trying not to take things TOO seriously - this is a hobby after all.

http://taww.co

I've got some good equipment on tap for review, and am always seeking out new things to audition. I'm strictly a stereo speaker guy (no 'phones, at least not yet), and value gear that can deliver musical realism balanced with everyday practicality and value-for-the-money. For the practicality reason, I'm focused on digital sources and solid-state gear, though I enjoy some tubes and own a tube DAC/line stage.

Excited to be part of the AudioCircle community. Please check out my blog, and drop me a line here, on my blog or on twitter (@audiophileww) if you've got ideas!

Cheers,
Marc
http://taww.co

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Dec 2017, 11:39 pm »

Welcome aboard Marc

Nice blog, if you test any Alnico fullrange driver please let me know.

Phil A · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 Dec 2017, 11:54 pm »

Welcome!

Nick B · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 12:43 am »

I was a long time subscriber and really enjoyed it. Met Marty years ago at a CES. I was disappointed when the publication stopped and Marty’s wife was kind enough to tell me why it ceased. Welcome aboard and looking forward to your reviews.
Nick

opnly bafld · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 12:57 am »

Always enjoyed your contributions to BFS.

TJ-Sully · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 01:32 am »

Hi Marc....cool blog man. keep writing!

TJ

neekomax · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 03:54 am »

Great to have a dynamic like that around here, someone who is exploring different avenues and publishing impressions in an articulate, interesting way (from what I've read).

Have you experimented with distributed subs or other low frequency management strategies? I'm always looking for new takes on that sort of thing.

Anyway, happy holidays, and welcome.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 04:01 am »

Quote from: neekomax on 26 Dec 2017, 03:54 am

Great to have a dynamic like that around here, someone who is exploring different avenues and publishing impressions in an articulate, interesting way (from what I've read).

Have you experimented with distributed subs or other low frequency management strategies? I'm always looking for new takes on that sort of thing.

Anyway, happy holidays, and welcome.

Have you try Stereocom? It dont fit your needs?

neekomax · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 04:05 am »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 26 Dec 2017, 04:01 am

Have you try Stereocom? It dont fit your needs?

Sorry, not sure what you are referencing here. Stereocom?

orientalexpress · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 04:09 am »

Welcome to AC

my work is across the street from Audio Vision.I talk to Antonio all the time.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 04:36 am »

In the 1970s there was a 3ch system, not for sub, just regular speakers, sadly gone.

JakeJ · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 02:13 pm »

Hello and welcome to AC, Marc.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 02:47 pm »

Welcome! I remember BFS! Glad to have you here!

Triode Pete · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 03:56 pm »

Welcome, Marc!

I used to enjoy reading BFS! Good luck on your webzine!

Cheers,
Pete

guf · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 04:33 pm »

Hey! Also a SF resident, and I go through way too much gear. I should let you review some of it.

taww · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 08:54 pm »

Hi all! Thanks for the warm welcomes. Happy to see people remember BFS... it was a real privilege to write for Marty.

Incidentally, how long does my AC account stay in this initial probationary mode? I'll reply to any PMs as soon as I can.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 Dec 2017, 09:12 pm »

With 3 post you will have full access to the site features.

taww · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Dec 2017, 12:34 am »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 26 Dec 2017, 09:12 pm

With 3 post you will have full access to the site features.

Cool thanks for the tip. #n00b

PMAT · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Dec 2017, 08:31 pm »

Hey mark, welcome aboard. I'm in wine country if you find yourself going north give me a shout. Great to have you.

SlushPuppy · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 Dec 2017, 08:49 pm »

Welcome aboard Marc!

I was a BFS subscriber for many years. At one time I was subscribed to (at least) 10 audio magazines a month, but the BFS newsletter was always my favorite. I look forward to reading your blog.

Cheers!

Slush