TBG,
To me, the ideal review would be one that extensively describes the operational features of the product (particularly any operational quirks or inconveniences) and physical characteristics and largely dispenses with the flowery praise of the sound. Instead, I would like to read about the things that might have bothered the reviewer about the sound. That way, the reader would be made aware of POTENTIAL isses with the product that the shopper might have otherwise overlooked in a quick audition. So much of what becomes an annoyance with a product is somewhat hidden until one has listened to it for quite some time; being able to focus on a potential shortfall early on might help in spotting such problems.
If I were in the market for a new linestage, I would say that this thread IS helpful in that it identified the Koda K 10 as a candidate (I did not even know of the name), as identified by obviously experienced listeners. My issue was with the postings that claimed this choice was ridiculous given that something else received rave reviews and is designed with more advanced technology. There is nothing wrong with liking something else more, I just don't like claims that such judgment is superior to that of someone else based on such specious evidence.
To me, the ideal review would be one that extensively describes the operational features of the product (particularly any operational quirks or inconveniences) and physical characteristics and largely dispenses with the flowery praise of the sound. Instead, I would like to read about the things that might have bothered the reviewer about the sound. That way, the reader would be made aware of POTENTIAL isses with the product that the shopper might have otherwise overlooked in a quick audition. So much of what becomes an annoyance with a product is somewhat hidden until one has listened to it for quite some time; being able to focus on a potential shortfall early on might help in spotting such problems.
If I were in the market for a new linestage, I would say that this thread IS helpful in that it identified the Koda K 10 as a candidate (I did not even know of the name), as identified by obviously experienced listeners. My issue was with the postings that claimed this choice was ridiculous given that something else received rave reviews and is designed with more advanced technology. There is nothing wrong with liking something else more, I just don't like claims that such judgment is superior to that of someone else based on such specious evidence.