High End Audio......Sucking the Romance out of the Music?

orpheus10
I spent so much time in "high end salons" that my wife swore I was seeing another woman. I had to verify for myself, the validity of Stereophile’s rating system; Class "A", B, C, etc. Yes it’s valid.

>>>>I suspect there is probably a difference of opinion as to its validity. Not that I don’t lap up the slops with the rest of the hogs.

Geoffkait, those opinions were formed without one ounce of research.  Since "high end salons" no longer exist, research comparing Stereophiles conclusions and actually auditioning the equipment for yourself  is almost impossible. 

The foundation of "Stereophile" rests on the "validity" of those ratings. Income comes from advertising. People advertise so that they can sell equipment. Consumers all over the world check Stereophile ratings before they purchase. If consumers discovered those ratings were invalid, Stereophile would be worthless; no longer would advertisers pay big bucks. (no income for the magazine)

Don’t follow leaders, watch the parking meters. 

Life is too short to buy some one else's favorite stereo system.  (C) 2020