The Absolute Sound "review" of USB cable reads suspiciously like a press releaste

john_g06-21-2019 4:21pm

lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,547 posts 06-22-2019 at 03:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete “Until you get to hear any product it’s best to treat all reviews as mere infomercials” Well said, @cd318. Same goes for full page advertisements in TAS and Stereophile.
nonoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,883 posts 06-22-2019 at 04:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What I don't understand is how anyone can confuse this with a review.
wolf_garcia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,708 posts 06-22-2019 at 06:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree, but do enjoy glistening and disappearing hi-hats although I wonder, where do they go?
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whipsaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 758 posts 06-22-2019 at 11:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As others have suggested it IS a press release, not a review. But the OP’s concern is legitimate, because TAS chooses to deceive by calling it an "Equipment report", and by putting someone’s name in a byline. It IS dishonest, but no doubt helps TAS to generate advertising revenue from the companies that benefit from the deception.