Favorite reviewer?

Dweller,You are so correct.There are distributors and dealers that join these forums only to promote the product(s) they represent or to write something negative about a competitors product.Hopefully overtime they are exposed.

Well I mean in general, there are always exceptions but I do feel some reviews and reviewers are honest but it always is more comfortable talking to other members over a slick written review which contains 5 pages of travel and wine selection and 8 paragraphs but what is actually the point of the review.

reliability is always the "unspoken" issue with much of the hi-fi stuff discussed here. but it turns up in other areas, like the "where do i send my xyz mark-2 in houston for repair?" questions that pop up all the time. it doesn't invalidate the sonic virtues of the equipment, but admittedly some gear out of warranty is VERY expensive to repair, IF you can get the parts. but that's why you're often getting the darn thing for 60% off plus free shipping.

Chadnliz
I agree.You can always find people serving their own agenda.This is true not only in reviews but in anything that has $$$ signs attached.
I feel that almost all of the contributors on Audigon are people that actually want to help by sharing their experience and knowledge.In fact there are several names that I look for when following a thread.I value their opinions

Harley by far; doesn't hurt that I agree with his calls on the gear I've tried.