++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++

Helcat: I have no problems with Kal or his reviews. As i mentioned above, i think that he ( and most all other reviewers ) are between a rock and a hard place. What path they take to get out of such a place is up to them.

As such, i think that Kal ( as an individual ) does a fine job of walking the tight-rope that we ( as regular readers of his work ) and the "powers that be" at Stereophile have provided for him. And for the record, yes, i knew that he was posting under the moniker of Kr4 prior to this thread. Sean
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As someone who as actually been confined to quarters, I can understand Kals reluctance. I was referring corporate policies in some companies prohibiting posting on internet bulletin boards within their industry, even anonymously. It is assumed you speak for the publisher.
There is supposed to be a chinese wall between advertising and content. It appears that Stereophiles' wall seems porous to the unwashed. Myself included. Enlighten me.

Sean, actually I very much respect Kr4 reviews. The original thread was/is Stereophile class listing and the credence given. Don't get all wishy-washy on me now that a credentialed reviewer is online. remember your first post?
Trust your experience. I would never cancel my Stereophile subscription as then I could only yell at the TV. Also, Sean

Who can afford a new class A rating system, %5 of people on audiogon? Thats why were here we cannot pay full price for stereo equipment. Enjoy.

Helcat wrote: "I was referring corporate policies in some companies prohibiting posting on internet bulletin boards within their industry, even anonymously. It is assumed you speak for the publisher."

It would be incorrect to assume so. My statements here and elsewhere (including in print) are my own opinions based on my own knowledge and experience. I am not an employee of the magazine and I earn my living elsewhere.

"There is supposed to be a chinese wall between advertising and content. It appears that Stereophiles' wall seems porous to the unwashed. Myself included. Enlighten me."

I cannot enlighten since I have no knowledge of or contact with the advertising end of things. They have never contacted me about an impending/prospective review and I have certainly never contacted them. I do know who the ad people are since we have attended various functions together but there are no lines of communication or procedures.