Latest Absolute Sound


I just got it yesterday and they are reviewing amps from 12k to 97k. I sat back and thought who is really buying this stuff. I know the average audiophile Isn't and the one's that actual have the money are always looking for deals via Audiogon. Is this just audio porn for the readers or are people actually buying this stuff.
taters
SS-025
Stereo Balanced Power AmplifierRated Peak Output Power : 300W in 8 ohm / 600W in 4 Ohm Intelligent Class A bias1 x Unbalanced inputs (RCA)1 x Balanced inputs (XLR)1 x Set Balanced speaker outRemote Control not includedDimension (WxHxD) : 435 x 130 x 430 mmWeight : 42 Kg

We are a Vitus dealer in Manhattan.

Rhapsody Music and Cinema
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Yep, the SS-025 is a great amp & packs a wallop. Hans Ole Vitus said he actually prefers the sound of that amp to the SS-102 with the big Magico M6's. 

The point I was making is, Vitus don't really need to advertise that amp. It will sell from word of mouth amongst their loyal customers.
I am so sick & tired of reading comments about readers complaining about high priced gear reviews...

I do not buy the Absolute Sound to read about eleven hundred dollar integrated amps. I buy it to read about the DAEMON.  The uber stuff I cant see at my dealers.  

You may not be able to afford a daemon today, but in a few years, used, you never know.  By reading about the expensive (lets call it high end gear) I learn alot, helps motivate me with this audio hobby I love and it may even make me go out there and make that extra sale and get that Daemon.  Would you buy wine spectator to read about two buck chuck?  
I must chime in here, since I just decided to let my subscription to TAS lapse. Been subscribing to Stereophile since sometime in the '90s, and TAS for a good while (over 5 years). TAS writers are full of themselves. Especially certain ones - I won't mention his name - but he's their designated megabuck equipment reviewer. He (especially) and all the others all try to use big words and non-English phrases to talk down to the readers. Acta est fabula, plaudite! Spare me! And those constantly recycled "best of" lists. No thanks. 
Melbguy1 ...

Be sure you talk to taters before you pop on that 53 thousand dollar amp. Taters knows where you can get 30% off. *lol*