Does the Audio press ever excite you anymore?

It's a very curious Role they play.

They display a lovely amplifier or speaker they just received and they're in love with it.  When was the last time you see them not being in love with something.

It's a little bit compelling to watch these guys manipulate attitudes. I don't trust anything they have to say. When I do listen I hopefully will learn something about how a device works and put together but they rarely talk about this.

Clearly they are all compromised, and biased. 

There are a few writers that I enjoy reading their reviews. Herb is one and Dave McNair at Part Time Audiophile. 

I think Stereophile does a good job. In addition to the reviews, it also has other useful features, including industry news and articles about music and recordings.

I used to read a lot of them when I first got into the hobby seriously. Now I put more weight on forums and user experience.

I give 'em a 'flip-through' when finding self in a B&N book (remember them?) store....try to convince self it's not as bad as it may seem to the jaundiced eye...;)

It's so much more convenient to browse (some say troll.... IknowWhoUR&whereU*SelfSlap* >circled 'R': no slash <

I needed that....*pardon*

the glowing and/or growling pearls of wizdum wisdom proffered here...in the hauls of AG'on.....

(...which makes this place ripe for a Bored of the Rings v.2 bowshot....;)....)

'All the handles have been turned over to the vandals....'