Why no analogue at Audioreview.com ???

I think one must exercise a high degree of skepticism, critical thinking, and insight at any of the audio sites, including this one, because of the anonymity of the web and the varying human motives put into play by posters, readers, and even moderators.

I frequently visit and occasionally contribute (I hope...) to Audiogon, Audioreview, Audioasylum, and a few others. I've learned quite a bit and also seen quite a lot of mis- and dis-information from these valuable websites.

Viridian
There I have to take exception.When it comes down to it what makes Pearson better n' you for you in reviewing a piece.Reminds me of the joke "What do call a Guitar player who only knows two chords?A: A music critic.And when you look at the list of assembled systems or ":simmilar products used" I think it indicates that not evrybody has a mid fi sensibility or exposure.Whereas the reason we have specified for skepticism are true some folks are on the level of 'Gon more experinced denizens only it's the "head to head" or product specific format that ha potentil for giving others a lead.To wit a guy say's he tried both the Clearaudio Arum Beta (think that's model-anyway one for $350) and he was reviewing the Benz Glider he bought.Questiones Stereophiles logic for rating the Benz class C and the Clearwater B when he said the Benz was better.Just one mans oppinion yeas but so is Pearson's,Fremmer's,or yours.Maybe if we all could vote we'd make the Clearwater Class C and give it a $$$.I notice in Strereophile buyers guide that products that at review time get and A when the first or second guide comes out they get demoted.All of this is important because we want as much info as we can given that when based on a review we seek out a product it's compettitors are not going to be there.HiFi ain't like cars where if you drive an hour in any direction you'll find a dea;ership for just about any make.This is an obsessive compulsive hobby but maybe it's a gooid thing because unlike in a lot og areas of life we need more info not less,even subjective and biased input' due to the fat that new or used many folks mail order stuff that's unheard or rely on demos in rooms or equipment that may be less like ours than a person at Audioreview.com.Still were blind but agin more not less in our little hobby.Consumer Reports is not where were going to get a lead on whether or not to short little Johnnies College fund for those Spectral amps.