The Audio Critic

I saw an issue this spring in Tower Records.

Looked through it, and read their list of most overrated/overhyped audio things. I remember tubes, CD players, and cables being on the list, so you know where they are coming from. Obviously, it didn't interest me to the point of buying it. I don't think I am going out on a limb by thinking it wouldn't jive with the opinion of many here on Audiogon.

I've looked high and low and couldn't find a recent issue (i.e., this year). But, every time someone thinks it died, it shows up again; with yet another opinion to raise the ire of many an audioholic ;-)

Mebbe. It's been coming out about once a year for the last decade or so, though I can't recall how long it's been since the last issue. (Stereophile had a publication schedule like that in the old days, too.) Basically, it's been one man's obsession, and that man is getting on in years. Reading between the lines, I'd say he knows he's got to give up control but can't quite bring himself to actually do it.