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When a Reviewer "likes" something

... what does that mean in your opinion. I read in one of the last Stereophile mags a comment from Mr. Atkinson where he wrote about the differences in "opinions" in forums or in printed mags. After all he ended with the argument, a component is good when a reviewer likes it.
Isn't is more helpful, when a reviewer knows something about a real tone reproduction? Or is it ok, when he used every month another CD or LP he got for free, a kind of music nearly no one wants to listen to?
Harry Pearson used in the 90's always the same records for his reviews but that was an exception I think.
What is it worth for you when - for example - Mr. Dudley/Fremer/Valin/HP .... "likes" something? Do you have the same "taste" they have?
I know it is possible to like a Turntable even when that unit can't hold the proper speed, or is extremely sensitive to any influences, there are endless recommendations written about such units...what is it worth for you?
Atkinson for example measures units, some have top datas but they can sound very boring, far away from the real thing, some have no top datas, some "tests" are shortened because a unit can reach a area which can be pretty dangerous (see one of the latest Agostino units, just as an example) but they are rated Class A in recommendations anyway....
When someone "knows" what is right or not, then his "liking" is only a personal opinion which is more or less uninteresting or?
Most customers (not all of course) would prefer to know what a unit is really able to do sonically, or not? Would knowledge destroy the joy of Hardware rolling? Or is there a reason why reviewers use low efficiency speakers when they have a tube amp for review (for example Lamm ML2.1/ML2.2 with Magico Speakers)? Is the matching "expensive + expensive" the proper way to show competence?
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rauliruegas
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Dear Actusreus: Certainly not, I 'm not on any tube campaign, I just shared facts/information about that normally are unknow by some tube amp owners and that in some ways could works as " open eyes " tool . That's all.

+++++ " who dismiss(ed) analog technology as inferior compared to digital sound reproduction. It apparently also reached its limit and couldn't be improved. " +++++

IMHO only a " closed eyes/mind " or with low knowledge level can still thinking that analog is a superior technology against today digital one ( 24/176.8 ). Certainly it is not and for very good reasons that I hope you already knew.

The analog chain technology is almost at its limit but I'm sticky with because I'm still improving by my self that analog chain with un-imaginable improvements/discoveries that a couple of years I was unaware could exist. I think I can go on on this " improvement road ".

++++ " and a moving magnet cartridge" " +++++

Actusreus, about analog magnetic cartridge technology I know at least two alternatives: MC and MM/MI. I like both with its each one virtues and disadvantages. I own several top rated LOMC cartridges and more than one MM/MI gems.

What's wrong to recognize that exist two cartridge alternatives instead only one?, when we have more than one alternative and when we have the knowledge level and skills along the tools to achieve the best from both alternative: whom can ask for more?, these alternatives is a good way to enjoy MUSIC: don't you think?

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
mikewerner
119 posts
 
What it means to me is usually nothing.
When I like something I usually know it!
The problem is bias and habituation.
Like ski goggles- take them off and things look pretty weird for awhile.
Also, expensive things sound better, right?
Be honest, now.
-Mike
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
I think it's clear that most tube amp owners started with SS amps, and switched to tubes as they liked the SOUND of them, and maybe switched back...or not. Raul assumes these people need to be alerted to some Technology Update before they foolishly waste any more time with things he's deemed innacurate...a classic Church Lady.
actusreus
733 posts
 
Certainly not, I 'm not on any tube campaign, I just shared facts/information about that normally are unknow by some tube amp owners and that in some ways could works as " open eyes " tool . That's all.

Raul,
As Lewm noted, it is impossible to have a rational argument with you as you're unwilling to consider others' experiences, and see past your own preconceived notions or selectively chosen specs to suit your convictions. I guess to you companies like Audio Research, BAT, VAC, Rogue Audio, Cary, just to name a few, are run by a bunch of ignorant nitwits and frauds who simply push an inferior technology on unsuspecting audiophile community to make a profit through customer ignorance. Perhaps you just need to reach out to all respected and successful designers of tube equipment and "share facts/information about that normally are unknow by some tube amp owners and that in some ways could works as " open eyes " tool.""

IMHO only a " closed eyes/mind " or with low knowledge level can still thinking that analog is a superior technology against today digital one ( 24/176.8 ). Certainly it is not and for very good reasons that I hope you already knew.

If this is your opinion, why do you even post in the Analog forum? Most if not all members here do believe analog is superior to the digital technology, however many bits it has, or otherwise they would not be cultivating their passion for vinyl as digital apparently continues to improve. What does it even mean digital is a "superior technology"? Because it has more bits? If it fails to provide me with a connection to music, which digital to me is miserable at, it is an inferior technology regardless of how many bits it has.

peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Syntax, Your original post really opened up a can of worms: It's now SS vs tube and analog vs digital.

Perhaps those debates should be moved off of this thread. Thanks for your opinions Raul, but could you start another thread about those other topics.
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