Hi,
In the new Stereophile, Feb. 2017 John Atkinson wrote on the first page, As We See It, a really good letter explaining that Stereophile will review all audio gear no matter what the price. The rest of the issue does exactly that. Schitt and Rega gear were represented and to me show what Hi-fi can do with affordability and performance.
But, if you do your homework there is a questionable deal within the mags pages. It is Art Dudleys review of the little Norwegian (Little Fwend).This is a small devise which lifts your tonearm up at the end of a record playing on a manual turntable.
Art did his homework in saying it resembled Audio Technica's AT 6006 Safety Raiser. It's almost a perfect clone of the Audio Technica of which I bought in 1980 for 20 bucks new. The Little Fwend costs 249.00.
I had a hard time in algebra and spent some time in summer for a sub-standard performance in geometry so could someone explain the rate of inflation here? I know things cost more than they did yesterday but....do your homework!
One thing that I wished John Atkinson addressed in his letter was who were the people that were able to keep Rockport and YGA's orders backed up. My guess is Saudi Arabia or Dubai, I hope I spelled that right. I've lived in Maine all my 60 years and can't conceive anyone being able to justify the over a 100 grand for a pair of speakers.
I'm not complaining here, I'm just puzzled....sincerely....Mark Korda......read the latest Stereophile, it's really good!
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Topic - Stereophile / Do Your Homework - mark.korda@myfairpoint.net 08:07:22 01/11/17 (30)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - Little Fwend 11:36:25 01/13/17 (3)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - The Bored 10:32:32 01/22/17 (0)
- Thanks - jec01 15:41:10 01/14/17 (0)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - mark.korda@myfairpoint.net 14:41:56 01/13/17 (0)
- "John Atkinson wrote on the first page, As We See It, a really good letter explaining that Stereophile... - Ivan303 07:35:32 01/12/17 (2)
- Oh good. I was really worried they wouldn't continue to review $99,000 mono blocks. nt - Rick W 08:07:14 01/12/17 (1)
- Along with $200,000 speakers.... - Ivan303 08:32:55 01/12/17 (0)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - RGA 18:44:36 01/11/17 (11)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - Inmate51 07:21:48 01/12/17 (3)
- Do you - E-Stat 06:12:42 01/13/17 (1)
- RE: Do you - Inmate51 07:45:01 01/13/17 (0)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - RGA 05:49:35 01/13/17 (0)
- Homework - hifitommy 00:14:35 01/12/17 (1)
- RE: Homework - RGA 04:23:52 01/12/17 (0)
- To me, the interesting question is - jec01 19:00:25 01/11/17 (4)
- RE: To me, the interesting question is - mkuller 20:48:18 01/11/17 (3)
- interesting - hifitommy 00:12:55 01/12/17 (2)
- RE: interesting - RGA 04:25:02 01/12/17 (1)
- That's what I'm doing. - Dave Pogue 11:04:57 01/12/17 (0)
- Perhaps you should check out the prices of used AT Safety Raisers.......North of $100.00 nt - viridian 12:51:45 01/11/17 (1)
- RE: Perhaps you should check out the prices of used AT Safety Raisers.......North of $100.00 nt - pictureguy 20:30:32 02/19/17 (0)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - Isaak J. Garvey 10:59:08 01/11/17 (8)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 12:33:24 01/11/17 (7)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - John Atkinson 16:18:03 01/12/17 (6)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - Isaak J. Garvey 17:45:54 01/12/17 (5)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - John Atkinson 09:40:28 01/13/17 (4)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - dgaapc7 10:19:33 01/13/17 (0)
- Which perhaps raises another question.. - jamesgarvin 10:06:54 01/13/17 (1)
- RE: Which perhaps raises another question.. - Isaak J. Garvey 10:59:40 01/13/17 (0)
- RE: Stereophile / Do Your Homework - Isaak J. Garvey 10:01:08 01/13/17 (0)