The Absolute Sound "review" of USB cable reads suspiciously like a press releaste


I mean c'mon—can't you even throw in a few according-to-the-manufacturer's?

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/nordost-purple-flare-usb-cable/?mc_cid=1f41b2b3b4&mc_ei...
john_g
“Until you get to hear any product it’s best to treat all reviews as mere infomercials”

Well said, @cd318.  Same goes for full page advertisements in TAS and Stereophile. 


I agree, but do enjoy glistening and disappearing hi-hats although I wonder, where do they go?
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As others have suggested it IS a press release, not a review. But the OP’s concern is legitimate, because TAS chooses to deceive by calling it an "Equipment report", and by putting someone’s name in a byline.

It IS dishonest, but no doubt helps TAS to generate advertising revenue from the companies that benefit from the deception.