Some non-british gear is hard to get in the UK, or even impossible to get, because of the voltage and connection differences. If a US or Canadian company does not make a UK version, I doubt any magazine is going to go out their way to have a unit converted just so they can review it. It is also a chicken and egg think (which came first?) If you were a audio manufacturer and a magazine writes a great review, would'nt you want the magazines readers to find out more about your gear and where to buy it??? I hope the opposite is not true (ie, To get a review you have to buy a big ad.)
Have I been slow to catch on or what...
Have started avidly reading audio mags (both online & print) lately 'cos I want to upgrade equipment. Several observations. The 2 most prestigious mags never review equipment NOT advertized in them. Some super equipment
never even get a mention 'cos they don't advertize in them.
Those who do almost always get stellar reviews. Canadian mags always give Cdn mfrs priority in reviews AND they're always GREAT! British mags do the same with Brit gear. They'd do a U.S. gear review only (again) if they advertize.
Then suddenly they become fantastic.Where can you go to get impartial & professionally honest reviews anymore ?
never even get a mention 'cos they don't advertize in them.
Those who do almost always get stellar reviews. Canadian mags always give Cdn mfrs priority in reviews AND they're always GREAT! British mags do the same with Brit gear. They'd do a U.S. gear review only (again) if they advertize.
Then suddenly they become fantastic.Where can you go to get impartial & professionally honest reviews anymore ?