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John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
If you wanted to actually have a recommended cable area, it should at least have a variety of well known products. Instead of a crapshoot of junk somebody got for free, or happened to buy themselves.
Don't you have any Sugar daddy cable mavens? LOL
It is like the cable recommendations are a cheap add on.. due only to the feeling there is a demand, With no actual effort in it.
Sorry to puke on you. But it seems like it needed to be said.
LOL wut? It's supposed to be a list of products that have been used in a reviewer's system so that, you know, an opinion can be formed. What difference does it make whether or not it's a well-known product?
If you're curious about a certain cable, just Google the damn thing.
That is the point. Stereophile is totally missing out on 'cables'.
The few reviews they do are not enough, nor IMO are the paltry stuff they have in the Recommended Components.
I guess if Stereophile WANTS the audiophile World to pass them on by......
I think you know how system dependent cables are, and a lot of equipment reviews reference the cables used.
How often has Fremer mentioned trying a number of cables to get the best out of a component? Granted the cables he uses cost more than many readers systems, so they are of limited interest to readers.
Look how often people complain about not enough budget gear reviewed, even though I think they have a pretty good balance. Cable reviews aren't all that popular in my opinion.
I haven't looked over the latest recs, what I usually do is look at the associated equipment. If you follow a reviewer you get to know their preferences, and if they happen to use a component you have, then you can learn something, otherwise too many variables in cable reviews.
I seem to recall a new cable you recently purchased. New for you, but hasn't it been around for many years? If it was a recommended cable, it may be off the list, just because no one has used or listened to it recently. I don't know, I think with cables you will find more pertinent info searching the internet, finding reports from people using the same line of gear as you use. And then unless buying used, it just makes sense to buy from someone with a 30 day money back guarantee. Or find a local dealer who will let you take a cable home over the weekend.
As a final point cable reviews are usually not very interesting to read.
Just kidding! :-)
Mr. Atkinson,
First many thanks for your proactive input on this forum. It is beyond the call of duty. My question is regarding the new Music Hall MMF 7.3 turntable in class B. The price at 1595.00 with the Ortofon Bronze is great, but it seems that the the positive review was premised on use of an upgraded Goldring Elite, at roughly 500.00 more to the cost. Wondering if the cost listed in recommended components should be higher (reflecting use of an Elite cartridge v. the Bronze), or whether it truly is class B with the Ortofon Bronze, and even higher Class B with the Elite cartridge. I am considering a new turntable in this price range and clarification would be welcome. Thanks again.
> it seems that the the positive review was premised on use of an upgraded
> Goldring Elite, at roughly 500.00 more to the cost.The rating was predicated on what we felt was the player's intrinsic quality,
regardless of what cartridge was used.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Edits: 10/05/16
Thanks for the clarification, that helps.
Geesh, John. Why do you submit yourself to this crap?! I love the mag, I love the editors, and I even love looking thru the ads. Nobody makes you read the magazine people, If you don't like it, go elsewhere!
> Why do you submit yourself to this crap?
I do feel I should respond to legitimate questions.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
John.......you are one of the most honest guys in all of high end audio and you always answer in a gentlemanly fashion. Trump could learn a great deal from a guy like you.
"You have to be trusted by the people that you lie to, so that when they turn their backs on you, you'll get the chance to put the knife in."
Roger Waters
YES!
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