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Stereophile, TAS and others Merge?

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Home Theater just reported this apparent merger. Both Stereophile & TAS put a recent full court press on multi-year subscription upgrades. If I paid for a three year upgrade with one magazine and a two year with the other am I going to get screwed and only get three years with the new combo magazine.
I should have known this was coming. I got screwed multiple times when other HI-FI mag's offered "deals" on multi-year renewals and either went out of business or offered things like hunting magazines as my option. Sound and Vision, I didn't have any interest in the vision portion, was the latest fiasco for me.

Edits: 04/03/16

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RE: Stereophile, TAS and others Merge? - fantja 16:51:14 04/07/16 (0)
Laughing...
RE: Stereophile, TAS and others Merge? - slovell1 15:50:02 04/07/16 (0)
Damn, now a subscription will be $26,000 a year. At least it's affordable.
As long as I continue to get my copy of Listener every month, like clockwork, I don't care (nt) - 1973shovel 05:25:04 04/04/16 (1)
- RE: i thought it folded? [n.t.a.] - wangmr 20:55:58 04/13/16 (0)
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The very same day, U of Florida and FSU announce merger! - hesson11 21:04:28 04/03/16 (0)
What a coincidence. Another instance of bitter rivals joining forces! What is the world coming to?
- UF and FSU announce merger (Open in New Window)
April Fools Day has passed...(nt) - mkuller 20:00:41 04/03/16 (10)
(nt)
- RE: April Fools Day has passed...(nt) - Sstone8807@aol.com 13:19:10 04/04/16 (9)
  And one poster wondered why I included APRIL FOOLS! at the end of the article...sheesh...
  - Careful, Mr. Stone - 1973shovel 14:37:48 04/05/16 (8)
    You remember what happened to Orson Wells.
    - Why was I directed to Pizza Hut? - 4everyoung 17:33:33 04/05/16 (7)
      Perhaps a late April Fool's joke or the not so good old days?
      
      Also twice in the past few weeks I have gotten warnings from Time Warner about cyber attacks on this site when opening a post. I tried to get a screen grab today but could not because my computer instantly locked up and all I could do was shut it down.
      
      And yes, everything is working fine now. But I know being directed to Pizza Hut was something that was done in the past intentionally to certain inmates. Anyone else remember?
      
      Sue Kraft
      The Audio Beat
      - I'm not sure, Sue - 1973shovel 17:45:37 04/05/16 (6)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Why was I directed to Pizza Hut? posted by 4everyoung on April 05, 2016 at 17:33:33
        
        I didn't even post a link. What steered you to Pizza Hut, simply opening my post?
        
        RE: I'm not sure, Sue - 4everyoung 18:02:36 04/05/16 (5)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I'm not sure, Sue posted by 1973shovel on April 05, 2016 at 17:45:37
        
        > > What steered you to Pizza Hut, simply opening my post? < <
        
        Simply opening your post. I did not click on a link.
        
        Sue Kraft
        The Audio Beat
        
        That sounds like a question for Rod - 1973shovel 18:26:26 04/05/16 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I'm not sure, Sue posted by 4everyoung on April 05, 2016 at 18:02:36
        
        But meanwhile, I'd be scanning my computer for malware.
        
        I use a free program, Malwarebytes, supposedly ranked very highly. Link below.
        
        Between Malwarebytes, and Ghostery (an ad blocker which I saw recommended here on the Asylum) I haven't had any issues.
        
        Good luck.
        
        Malwarebytes (Open in New Window)
        
        Thanks for the recommendations - 4everyoung 19:12:34 04/05/16 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: That sounds like a question for Rod posted by 1973shovel on April 05, 2016 at 18:26:26
        
        I am currently using both Malwarebytes and Avast. Avast was recommended by a friend who makes a living doing this sort of thing. After my ordeal with the ransomware virus last year, I'm doing my best to keep my computer protected. Time Warner blocked AA twice which was a first for them and makes me wonder what's going on.
        
        Sue Kraft
        The Audio Beat
        
        RE: Thanks for the recommendations - llanger 17:05:31 04/13/16 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks for the recommendations posted by 4everyoung on April 05, 2016 at 19:12:34
        
        I uncovered a past ( December 1993) issue of Stereophile and who had written a letter to the editor? None other than Sue Kraft...interesting.
        
        So I made the pages of Stereophile after all lol - 4everyoung 17:30:58 04/13/16 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks for the recommendations posted by llanger on April 13, 2016 at 17:05:31
        
        I can recall writing to Stereophile but no longer remember what it was about. I hope I was nice :-)
        
        Sue Kraft
        The Audio Beat
        
        You're welcome - 1973shovel 21:47:59 04/05/16 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks for the recommendations posted by 4everyoung on April 05, 2016 at 19:12:34
        
        I use Avast too, and I've never had a bit of a problem with the Asylum.
        
        If it continues, and Rod doesn't see your dilemma here, I've posted a link to the Asylum Support page below. You could post the issue there, and he'll give you an answer if he can.
        
        Good luck, and be safe.
        
        Asylum Feedback / Support (Open in New Window)

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