I turn to everything from magazines to Audioreview and of course Audiogon. Still, there is no substitute for listening for yourself if possible. In my case it isn't always possible. I read many glowing reviews of the Pass Labs X250.5 for example, and it was not what I expected, and not at all suited to my perferences, even though it seemed from what I read that it would be. On the other hand, I bought Spendor speakers based on professional and consumer reviews, and they were pretty much what I had expected,and I was satisfied.
Your fav online resource for high end gear is....
When researching gear for that 'next' golden purchase, where do you turn?
Magazines? If so, which?
Personal accounts?
Forums?
Manufacturers info?
What else?
I've used any and all of the above from time to time. I wondered however as subjective an account the 'review' format is, if people do in fact lean on it for developing some new tact on improving your system, anyway?
thanks for the imput.
Magazines? If so, which?
Personal accounts?
Forums?
Manufacturers info?
What else?
I've used any and all of the above from time to time. I wondered however as subjective an account the 'review' format is, if people do in fact lean on it for developing some new tact on improving your system, anyway?
thanks for the imput.