Michael Fremer leaves Analog Planet

I’m not sure who I can trust anymore.....

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/welcome-analog-planet-20

I like Fremer. I like his reviews and his quirkiness. And I’ve found his videos very informative. But I can’t stand his protege, that self-entitled little brat called Malachi. He may be a wunderkind when it comes to knowledge of vinyl history and production, but he’s been set free on AP to write what he wants, insult the artists he reviews and insult the readers. And at his age he doesn’t have the skills or life experience like Mikey. He should not be telling us what it was like being a protester of the Vietnam war, he thinks he’s a mini Mike.

Anyway, if you read the comments included in the provided link, he drops a bombshell, writing that he’s leaving AP and following Fremer on his next endeavor. And it’s obviously a shock to the publisher. His first job and he’s burned a bridge. I hope MF stops mentoring this kid and continues doing what he does best.

That is a shame. Fremer knew his stuff and was a great reviewer, unlike so many others. I wish him well.

Pity.  I quite liked Mikey's columns but unfortunately his liking for expensive kit (especially turntables/arms) may be associated with the terms on which he is said to be able to acquire them.

In the good old days his reference for 8 years was Simon Yorke's S7 that cost a mere $12,000 or so then and played records rather than did bling.  I still reference Simon's record players.

Absolute Sounds sucks compared to Stereophile, so I won't be reading any Mikey in future.

@dover  +1 on the "advertorials"

I had never laid eyes on that one before.  So true.

Bring back J. Gordon Holt! 

Regards,

barts

Never read his articles, never cared about what he said. Dropped my subscription to AS and Stereophile a few years ago, never experienced the “vinyl resurgence” as vinyl never left me. Only eventually bought a CD player because I could not get new music by my fav artists on vinyl. Felt like digital was forced upon me as a consumer. The only expert I care about, is how my “expert” ears hear.