Latest Absolute Sound

Really, Taters?  It's an old complaint. Trolling again?  Seriously, that's what these magazines do. They always have. Nothing new. Move on. Don't read them if you don't like it. A great online magazine, Affordable Audio, died because nobody cares. Buy what you like. Ignore what people say. Argue about which $1000 cable sounds better. Nothing else to do with your time. 

It's called the absolute sound not the very good every mans sound.  Where else better  to pitch expensive toys?  

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Sorry, but I really like TAS.  I have been a subscriber since Issue 20, (December 1980) and have never let it lapse.  I have even found all of the back issues and now have a complete set.

I love the writing and the expertise of the staff.  I have many of the same listening biases as a few of the writers.  I have also met quite a few of the contributors over the years, (including HP....R.I.P. Harry).

I find it reads like a novel, not like something like the old Stereo Review scope of magazines.

I still read each one from cover to cover and still find it very interesting even though I could probably never afford a lot of the gear they review.  I go into it wanting to learn and usually do even though I'm been around the high-end for many years.  Always something new to learn about.

Ajpk1971,

i really think there there is a difference. These high end Ferrari's like the 488 are sold out for the next 18 months. Also the Porsche 911Gt3rs are already sold out. A lot of this high end audio gear is just waiting for a buyer. And the buyers and far and few between. I am sure if someone had an Interest in a 170,000 Constellation amp they could buy one at a healthy discount. On the other hand to get a car like the Ferrari 488. The dealer wants to see you have bought New Ferrari's before just to put you on the list to get one and you are going to pay full M.S.R.P. When your turn finally comes up.

The absolute sound is a big myth. Your own specific personal definition is all that is required to participate in this GREAT HOBBY!

Thank goodness we can all enjoy music and buying , selling, collecting at whatever level we can afford. My first system about $400, current system $20K +/-.