I agree that Stereophile was much better than it is now. I noted a rapid descent towards commercialism and mediocrity when they were bought by a big magazine chain.

I remember the Carver (bad review) fiasco. If any advertiser stops advertising in a magazine because of a bad review, it shows that the company was expecting a good review BECAUSE of the advertisements placed in (and revenue going to) that magazine.

A strong influence as to why I continue to subscribe to Stereophile is the low cost for a two or three year subscription. Plus the pretty graphs and stuff. Also, reading about a $1000 or more interconnect (per meter) or power cord just cracks me up!

If P.T. Barnum were alive today, he'd have a job selling or making "audiophile grade" accessories. A very successful job.

Paul

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