Purist Audio & Stereophile

I was very sorry to read that some companies have been threatened with negative posts by members here and elsewhere. This is simply extortion, and I hope the companies consider forwarding such mail to the moderators for action.

Which posts are you referring to Tobias? This thread seems to me to be as neutral as threads get.. just speculation on magazine reviewing and reasons?

Flex, read the posts again (Mt 10425).

Many of the better products are rarely seen in review. Purist Audio is included in the group right along with Jadis, Tube Research, Meitner, and First Sound. You rarely see these manufacturers mentioned, though they make some wonderful gear. Why you don't see them is unknown by me.

Jim Aud's cables are certainly worthy of a review.

Mt10425, I hope your post is not true. What a crock. When you say "our members," are you sure?? Tobias is saddened, and I am embarrased. Audiogon is a class act, and I doubt any attempts to downgrade a good product would be taken seriously here, or would be allowed to stand without an opposing view. No cable, or component, will work well in every system, and for every listener, but unsubstantiated slams will generally not fly here. If what you imply is truly happening, the folks at those companies have my full support and encouragement to tell the moochers to KMA!

Regarding the post at hand, I suspect what gets reviewed may also be somewhat dependant on which manufacturers submit products to the review publications. Some companies may be more concerned with this, especially the ones who mass market or rely on higher volume sales. Other companies may largely trust the products to stand on their own merits, and for their customers (like us), and their dealers, to carry the torch by telling others how good we believe their products to be. - Tim