Review the Reviewers

[aliveatfive]

Now that the Summit has been reviewed in several publications, which reviewers, or magazines do you trust for their opinions of products? Do you have a favorite reviewer who's views approximate yours?

I subscribe to most of the available periodicals and find their reviewing to be a mixed bag. I mentioned (in a previous post) that I once bought a phono preamp based on a recommendation that I read in a Stereophile review. In the next month's column, the reviewer substantially altered his opinion of the product. IMHO, that's irresponsible journalism. Comments?

 

[Joey_V]

I'm going to go read the TAS review... and I'll post my thoughts later.

 

[kwr]

The fundamental problem with reviews is taking them seriously. At best they make you aware what is on the market. The recent Alvin Gold review of the Summits is a case in point. His commentary about the energy requirements of the stat have clearly 'coloured' his thinking.

Kevin