Did The Absolute Sound use an AI chatbot to review the Soulution 717 monoblock amp?

Something isn't quite right about this review. Especially the 2nd half reads like it was written by a chatbot: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/soulution-717-monoblock-power-amplifier/

hardyboy06-07-2026 6:48pm

ozzy62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,693 posts 06-10-2026 at 10:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why are you making such a big deal about the print version? Many people choose to read the articles online. Are you saying that it's ok that they only have access to a second rate review, and the Real McCoy is only available for subscribers? Well if so, it still seems like Harley should be on the hook for this sub par review that carries the Absolute Sound pedigree.
hardyboy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 06-10-2026 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @gbmcleod And yes, Harley is just a liar. Well if you say so...
hardyboy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 06-10-2026 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ozzy62 Why are you making such a big deal about the print version? Many people choose to read the articles online. Are you saying that it’s ok that they only have access to a second rate review, and the Real McCoy is only available for subscribers? Well if so, it still seems like Harley should be on the hook for this sub par review. Thank you. 100 percent this.