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In Reply to: A question for reviewers posted by Mike K on March 13, 2012 at 09:52:03:
Hi Mike,
Good question. The following is how I review audio components though I can't speak for other reviewers. I usually spend a month (in total) listening to get a good assessment of a component. This amount of time allows for proper break-in and for changes, whether for placement of speakers or change in cables, etc. I listen to dozens of my favorite albums, and a few new ones during the audition. I will also listen to several compilation CDRs that I've made for reviewing purposes. When I'm ready to write the review I pick four or five of the favorites and perhaps one or two of the new albums to be included in the review. I rotate the favorite albums from review to review, sometimes depending on the component being audition. If I choose the same albums for every review, I think my readership will get bored fairly soon, or think I don't listen to new music. I'm a music lover first, so the equipment is just a means to get me to a more satisfyingly musical end.
It's different for audio shows. I have to make a quick assessment of the sound in a crummy hotel room, so I always bring my compilation CDRs and perhaps one or two CDs for that purpose. I hope this answers your question.
Cheers,
Paul Mah
Stereo Times
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