Sterophile's not so nice review of Bryston

The glory days of manufacturer ass kissing are over, as are the. glory days of hi end audio mags.

Agree ALL magazines need to rethink strategy. I STILL think Agon' and stereophile should get together and start a section on used stuff.. it could really add a LOT to the mag, and add plenty more customers for the goN'
Gong over previous class A or Class B stuff that sells a lot on the goN... what a sweet read. The ONLY magazine I know that has a great, regular section on used product is "AUTOCAR" a Brit publication.
I sent John Atkinson an email about it

The glory days of manufacturer ass kissing are over, as are the. glory days of hi end audio mags.

I don't think so,on either account.

You mean they didn't like something!

All the bitching and moaning about the high-end audio mags is a bit juvenile. In their current business model (ad-supported that is), customers should understand that you are not going to get an unbiased review of equipment and learn how to read between the lines. There are positive reviews and then there are really positive reviews. It's like Wall Street stock research. Please tell me how many stocks get rated Sell vs. the much more popular Buy or Hold ratings?

If readers truly want non-ad supported magazines that offer professional and non-biased or at least non-influenced reviews, then put your money where your mouth is and be prepared to pay for such a publiucation through much higher subscription fees.

You cannot have it both ways!