Fremer has been gone from Stereophile for at least a year now, currently writing for TAS
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Fremer has been gone from Stereophile for at least a year now, currently writing for TAS
Michaels HiFi
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Although no longer a player in terms of being able to move the needle for companies with reviews or companies advertising, the name STEREOPHILE is still powerful.
If they got their act together and made their content model more with the times, and what readers are looking for, they could certainly rebound into a serious player for sure.
If they continue doing more of the same, it does not matter whom they bring on for writers, they are simply delaying the inevitable.
If they got their act together and made their content model more with the times, and what readers are looking for, they could certainly rebound into a serious player for sure.
If they continue doing more of the same, it does not matter whom they bring on for writers, they are simply delaying the inevitable.
RepublicOfTexas69
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Michael left years ago and has his own online magazine.
Mr Peabody
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LOL, I said I hadn't kept up. I think I actually mixed up Stereophile with TAS
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he had his own rag while writing for Stereophile. He was not an employee of the publication, rather a paid contributor
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I’m a fan of Michael Fremer. Always accommodating and gracious with his time.
JCS123
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Ha! I do that all the time, with the exception being Tom Martin's work. He stands above the crowd, from my perspective.
W9TR
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I’ve found JA’s speaker reviews in Stereophile very helpful. I wish them all the best. I like their writing overall. It’s generally entertaining.
still-one
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Yep, much better than YouTube Reviews
JCS123
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Agreed. His sound impressions AND measurements approach works for me as well.
RepublicOfTexas69
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What’s even better is being able to audition components in your listening environment. Over the last 10 years that is the only way I buy. No in home audition no deal, I use the industry rags and YT reviews as a very low bar to benchmark from. Guess that is why I am not jumping from rig to rig looking for the next best thing. I like what I like and I know what I like. I also have not been to a so called audio/industry event in years. I have 3 dealers I work with and occasionally will kick tires at their locations in TX, TN and IL.
Michaels HiFi
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I agree. It does not matter who does a 'review'. All that matters is how it sounds in your room in your system and that is such a HUGE variable.
Mr Peabody
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If you don't mind saying who do you work with in IL?
A good friend who was a dealer recently passed. I used to do most of my home auditions from him. I have also auditioned with option to return. My last audio show was year before last. I love the shows not to shop just to geek out. I've been to Axpona so many times I wasn't so hyped this past year. I do like to keep up with what's new and to hear gear I haven't heard before.
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Randy Myers
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Unfortunately, many (most) companies do not have an in-home audition policy. Many have a return policy but usually with some type of costs involved. Also, many of us have no dealers in easily accessible range. What options do we have but to read about products. Many times, it is the only manner of discovering new products. A great example is the HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaner. A review of the product lead directly to me purchasing it. Honestly, it is fantastic and works like a champ. I would not have known of the machine and probably would not have purchased any ultrasonic cleaner if it were not for the review.
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Randy Myers
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I have enjoyed shows also (a couple of times). Not so much for listening comparisons but more for getting the look and feel of various products. I know anything I hear at a show will not sound even close to the same in my home. Therefore, I always keep in mind my needs and desires the couple of times I have gone to shows, and try to picture and imagine how an item that catces my eye might work in my environment.
RepublicOfTexas69
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That's where you find a "Great" dealer that will.... two of the dealers I work with are not in Texas where I reside.
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Bones13
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When I lived in Mobile, AL, other than a couple of home theater installers, Best Buy was the only option. There was some presence in New Orleans, and Atlanta. So Suncoast, and Mike, was my go to.
Now, in Seattle, there are at least 3 qualified brick and mortar stereo companies. One, not quite a mile away from my house sells mainly Naim, and ATC. They do have a nice room of used gear that is fun to putter in. One, about an hour away, sells a mixture of stuff, including Audio Note, Devore, and some custom tube gear. They also will do repairs on tubed gear. They have some used, and repaired gear for sale. I have not visited the third as of yet.
Now, in Seattle, there are at least 3 qualified brick and mortar stereo companies. One, not quite a mile away from my house sells mainly Naim, and ATC. They do have a nice room of used gear that is fun to putter in. One, about an hour away, sells a mixture of stuff, including Audio Note, Devore, and some custom tube gear. They also will do repairs on tubed gear. They have some used, and repaired gear for sale. I have not visited the third as of yet.
Fremer turned me off with a tour of the Hana factory. He was a condescending ass in the video to the Japanese who graciously welcomed him. He was just too snarky.