Stereophile Class A and Frequency Response

"If you find yourself taking their recommended component section seriously, you should rush to the nearest audio store and listen for yourself."

The problem is there are so few brick and mortar shops around anymore, so more of us rely on reviews, reputation, etc. and take a chance with our purchases. If you don't live near a good size city, the choices are even fewer. Also many of the shops that still do exist often do not carry the product that you want to audition.

I do realize that Stereophile is a business like any other and will do what it can to increase the bottom line, especially in an age where many have turned to big TV, internet, and iPods for entertainment. I would be nice to think that in this niche hobby, they would rise to a higher level of ethics.

Anyhow, this thread veered off topic a bit; my original question was answered!

Do you actually believe anything Sterophile says anymore. They promised a review of the Krell KCT years ago and when they didn't deliver they lost my subscription. And have you seen the latest issue, it bears no resemblance to this once fine journal; it is flimsy and thin, why even bother?

I don't believe what they say, but unfortuantely Smeyers is right, far too many do believe them.

FWIW, I find far better reviews and knowledge on threads here and at Audio Asylum. Sure, you will occasionally have the cloaked dealer, but overall there are far fewer hidden agendas here, IMHO.

Cheers,
John

Does anyone remember the old magazine "Audio". That was for real.

Eldartford

Ya, I used to read "Audio". I remember when they reviewed the old Snell Type A's...My speaker lust of that time.

I liked Stereophile a lot back then too, it was a smaller size (6"x 10", maybe smaller?)...easy to hold.

Dave