First my bias, I enjoy reading reviews by Mr. Deutsch and I enjoy reading Stereophile.However, in Mr. Deutsch's review of the PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium, in the June Stereophile, he uses three loudspeakers in his review, the Avantgarde Uno Nano, the GoldenEar Triton Two, and the MartinLogan Montis. What seems strange, apart from the affectation that some of these marques have of putting capitals in the middle of compound words, is that they all have integral powered woofers, or powered subwoofers if you prefer.
I have read the magazine for over thirty years as entertainment, not for buying guidance, however I don't really understand the exclusive use of powered woofers in an amplifier review.
On the face of it, one wants to know how an amplifier will perform in the bass and, while inferences can be drawn, that's pretty different than having the amp actually drive a woofer.
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Topic - Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - viridian 16:41:53 05/18/12 (37)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - JNS 09:45:00 05/25/12 (0)
- As to the hinted at follow-up a few words on what we can expect ... - bjh 13:09:43 05/22/12 (0)
- If I can request a follow up, I'd like to see how this amp sounds with Audio Engine 5 speakers. - Enophile 12:19:59 05/20/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - fstein 06:16:14 05/20/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - Robert Deutsch 05:37:05 05/20/12 (28)
- Were the built-in amps driven by the preamp directly or from speaker level connections? - morricab 14:21:11 05/22/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - JNS 16:57:02 05/21/12 (0)
- Dumb question: On those speakers, what did the Moon amp do to reveal "more extended bass?" - Enophile 14:28:10 05/20/12 (13)
- Not a dumb question, but maybe not the right one. - Charles Hansen 22:15:16 05/20/12 (12)
- I went back to the review: the reviewer used a combination... - Enophile 12:41:28 05/26/12 (1)
- RE: I went back to the review: the reviewer used a combination... - JNS 17:04:27 05/26/12 (0)
- I'm no engineer... - jamesgarvin 08:24:45 05/22/12 (1)
- RE: I'm no engineer... - rick_m 21:21:35 05/26/12 (0)
- RE: Not a dumb question, but maybe not the right one. - bjh 07:37:42 05/21/12 (6)
- I must take factual issue with one point here..... - viridian 12:12:37 05/21/12 (5)
- RE: I must take factual issue with one point here..... - bjh 15:49:29 05/21/12 (2)
- My apologies for the misreading of your post, Thank you. nt - viridian 15:58:35 05/21/12 (1)
- Not a problem, and most welcome. nt - bjh 16:01:43 05/21/12 (0)
- RE: I must take factual issue with one point here..... - soulfood 13:25:33 05/21/12 (1)
- Not at all, I have no idea what his intent is................... - viridian 14:10:22 05/21/12 (0)
- RE: Not a dumb question, but maybe not the right one. - soulfood 05:18:26 05/21/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - bjh 07:58:42 05/20/12 (11)
- Agree. Dunno why JA assigned the review to a guy who only has spkrs. w/powered (sub)woofers. nt - Rick W 21:49:48 05/20/12 (10)
- JA doesn't assign reviews..... - Sordidman 09:14:43 05/22/12 (9)
- RE: JA doesn't assign reviews..... - John Atkinson 04:41:29 05/23/12 (2)
- Thanks for the correction: I guess that makes me right - Sordidman 11:47:52 05/23/12 (1)
- RE: Thanks for the correction - John Atkinson 17:23:01 05/23/12 (0)
- Ahh..........no. nt - Rick W 14:59:53 05/22/12 (5)
- ahh, yes nt - Sordidman 17:15:20 05/22/12 (4)
- I guess that covers it. ;-) (NT) - Kal Rubinson 19:08:30 05/22/12 (3)
- if only you guys would lay off the "budget" high end - Sordidman 16:38:27 05/23/12 (1)
- RE: if only you guys would lay off the "budget" high end - soulfood 04:19:20 05/24/12 (0)
- Maybe? nt - Tony Lauck 19:40:21 05/22/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - soulfood 19:16:12 05/19/12 (0)
- RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... - bjh 15:56:06 05/19/12 (0)
- I remember thinking the same thing when HP... - mwhitmore 10:49:13 05/19/12 (0)
- Good point. I hadn't thought about that. nt - Jive Turkey 18:33:15 05/18/12 (0)