Sean: Like you, I have seen only excerpts, which suggested that he was basically upfront about his interest in the speaker. Only a complete original would settle this question, and it's too old to be worth settling.
If you are right, I would agree that it was a gross breach of ethics. But while I don't mean to excuse anything, he has also been responsible for some solid audio journalism in the intervening years. He's also a guy who's been willing to change his mind in the face of countervailing evidence, something you don't always see.
So despite his flaws, I think he does have something to offer, and would recommend that any audiophile at least look at a few back issues. After all, ideas can't hurt you. (Detlof: Breathe, buddy!)
If you are right, I would agree that it was a gross breach of ethics. But while I don't mean to excuse anything, he has also been responsible for some solid audio journalism in the intervening years. He's also a guy who's been willing to change his mind in the face of countervailing evidence, something you don't always see.
So despite his flaws, I think he does have something to offer, and would recommend that any audiophile at least look at a few back issues. After all, ideas can't hurt you. (Detlof: Breathe, buddy!)