Audiphile Press: Am I jaded, experienced, or has it declined?


I remember Audio, Stereophile and TAS as an older teen getting me excited about music reproduction and technology. Getting out to listen to speakers and find gear I could afford to take me to music Nirvana.

I still like the gear, still like talking about it, comparing tech, sharing experiences and advice, but I can’t remember the last time I really thought "wow, that’s good writing!"

How about you?

Has too much press devolved to covering only the most expensive gear?  Do we lack better international gear coverage?  Does it all look like it could be easily written by an AI chat bot?

erik_squires

The only publication worth reading - and thinking about -  was Peter Aczel's The Audio Critic. I was an early subscriber in '76 and had all the issues. Aczel told the TRUTH about the audio scene as his own journey went from subjectivist to objectivity - the last here is sorely lacking in today's moneyphile-driven scene. 

@sfgak : is that really composed by an AI? It sounds just like JA! How about Michael Fremer reviewing the Tech Das Air Force 1 TT?

Well that explains it. Your pursuit of the hobby ended in 1976. Which is like 47 years ago. I am very sorry for you 😞 . Sad human 😢 

If the creative juices are still flowing, how about one ala Charles Bukowski.

How about John Blutarsky?