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

Being retired, I have more time than ever to read , but the only magazine I’m currently getting is Stereophile. Mostly because the ads that lead down various rabbit holes. I read the threads here for the same reason.

Having said that, with almost all the hifi stores closing around me, I am reading more and listening less to new equipment. 

I would be very sad if the science of audio had not changed in 20 years, but certainly the measurements in popular press/dialogue are the same.

Erik I think the problem is twofold there are just  so many online publications not to mention Youtube reviewers. And a lot of reviewers seem to be reviewing the same gear as their competitors.  And as stated above so much bad writing, I guess at least with YT that’s not an issue. However I like to read audio review while listening to music so no YT for me.

And Art Dudley is indeed missed as is Listener and a shoutout to one of my favorite long lost hifi rags Fi magazine.

Seems audience for the rags is not audiogon posters. I wonder what their circulation numbers are these days, how it compares to other times. As for their audience, I stereotype it as wealthy novices. I do like Herb, he gets into smaller manufacturers, supplies plenty of context, also provides interesting asides, real four season individual.

Excellent points, as above. I miss Audio Magazine and Stereo Review. Many of the "greats" in Audio press are gone or retired.

Happy Listening!