The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile

I have read both TAS and Stereophile since the 1980's. They both have pluses. The main thing today is they no longer have absolute POWER over making or breaking a company (with a great review, or a bad review) like they used to have!With all the internet resources now, the mags do not have the influence they once had.I think that is the reason some folks now pan the magazines. In a way they are relics of a different age. But they are still nice to read. Though not as important as they used to be.

I read and subscribe to both but I don’t trust anything that comes out of Harley’s and Valins mouth.  

I like to look at the pretty pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, the pretty pictures...Stuff to dream about.. I have tried to watch Audiophile Show utube videos. But find them totally too boring.Maybe if they used static but great pics of the equipment they are talking about. Instead of wobbly annoying videos? Who owns a steadycam when they need one! Maybe some professional editing?The idea of a professional audiophile show review as a video.. The mags should GO THERE..NO money to be made? but maybe if they can get the companies they review to pony up some cash to help pay?

I miss HP and PhD of the Abo!ute Sound and J Gordon Holt of Stereophile.