Opinions - The Absolute Sound


I recently recieved an offer in the mail for a year of The Absolute Sound for $14.95. I've never had a subscription to an audiophile type magazine and am wondering if it's worth getting for this, or any, price.
mceljo
Today I received a final notice for a bargain renewal price. The deal was $63 for 3 years, $48 for 2 years, or $32 for one year. It's in the trash.
I like the absolute sound, especially at $ 15.00. While I might agree that the reviews may not hold that much weigh, they can come in handy if your interested in a piece.
Sometimes they can point out specific features and issues.

The more information you have the better, especially when some audio gear cost more than a used car.
'tis super short money to subscribe; out of pocket expense not worthy of note. the only question is whether there is substance that interests you. at this point, i find the music blogs in stereophile (baird and kaplan), very much worth reading, the the other columns pretentious and otherwise not appealingly quirky (the same estimation follows tas. i am so very tired and bored to tears having to face/and read - or not - the latest and 'greatest', 'game changing' hyperbolic reviews from reviewers.

whatever, don't sweat over the decision, it's hardly worth a blink of the eye.
Maybe TAS only publishes reviews of equipment they mostly like, and if a specific manuf's equipment has not been reviewed, ever, in any issue you can assume a. they haven't had a chance to listen to it or b. they listened and didn't like. In other words all equipment reviewed is recommended equip, I don't see anything wrong with that.
Regardless, I find the sales and marketing facets of this industry fascinating and a hard copy magazine is a good way to experience the marketplace, from the letters to the editor, to the record reviews, to the ads.