That is a very interesting point regarding Talon Arooj. I had never really thought about it but you are right. They never mention Talon. Strange because the Khorus X is one of the very best I've heard.
On the topic of stereophile recommendations. Two years ago I wouldn't touch anything that wasn't on their A or B list. Now it's much less important to me. Now I know what I want when I hear it. When I started out they really helped me to find some great gear and learn about what sounds like what. They turned me on to products like the audio physic Virgo, the Adcom 750, the rega 25, and the ARC vt-100.
Sadly, nowadays I just don't feel they have a good pulse on the current market. Why haven't they reviewed the Avalon Eidolon, the Khorus X, the Vandersteen 5, the AA Capitole, or Tenor OTLs ?
Not enough space ?
Manufacturer won't GIVE them a sample ?
One thing I wish ALL the audio review magazines would STOP doing is waiting for a manufacturer to GIVE them a product to review. You can't tell me it's not economically feasible for them to buy (likely at dealer cost), evaluate, then resell.
How seriously would you take Consumer Reports if they went to auto shows, then solicited and waited for Isuzu to give them a new Trooper to review ? After which the reviewer has the option of purchasing for $10,000 or keeping indefinitely as one of his 'reference' vehicles ?
On the topic of stereophile recommendations. Two years ago I wouldn't touch anything that wasn't on their A or B list. Now it's much less important to me. Now I know what I want when I hear it. When I started out they really helped me to find some great gear and learn about what sounds like what. They turned me on to products like the audio physic Virgo, the Adcom 750, the rega 25, and the ARC vt-100.
Sadly, nowadays I just don't feel they have a good pulse on the current market. Why haven't they reviewed the Avalon Eidolon, the Khorus X, the Vandersteen 5, the AA Capitole, or Tenor OTLs ?
Not enough space ?
Manufacturer won't GIVE them a sample ?
One thing I wish ALL the audio review magazines would STOP doing is waiting for a manufacturer to GIVE them a product to review. You can't tell me it's not economically feasible for them to buy (likely at dealer cost), evaluate, then resell.
How seriously would you take Consumer Reports if they went to auto shows, then solicited and waited for Isuzu to give them a new Trooper to review ? After which the reviewer has the option of purchasing for $10,000 or keeping indefinitely as one of his 'reference' vehicles ?