That is the thing John, you don't know what I know.
With that I will make no more comments about the magazine except for publicly known information.
Sam Telling (Tom Gillett) causing quite a stir for Stereophile
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With that I will make no more comments about the magazine except for publicly known information.
True, except that in the case of Stereophile's internal finances and such matters as how much I pay the magazine's contributors, you don't have a clue.
Good idea. But one that happened too late. I regret to inform you that you failed the audition to be Sam Tellig's replacement
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Ok.True, except that in the case of Stereophile's internal finances and such matters as how much I pay the magazine's contributors, you don't have a clue.
Good idea. But one that happened too late. I regret to inform you that you failed the audition to be Sam Tellig's replacement
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
"I regret to inform you that you failed the audition to be Sam Tellig's replacement
" Yes, and even if I was up to the task, I am about 35 years too young!.Regardless of Sam/Tom's online rants, his longevity and accomplishments as a writer
should be held in high regard. Can't please everybody!
The fact that Sam Telling did exactly as you stated, IMHO shows how lacking he is in professionalism
. Which, looking back at his many articles for S'phile is NOT surprising at all. Again, IMO, he was a rank amateur when it came to this hobby... constantly touting gear that was flawed in SQ and seemingly unable to discern the problems therein. As I said before, I will certainly NOT miss him form the pages of S'phile. Once again, here's hoping that whoever they deem to replace him with, will have the ability to a) hear the multitude of sins that most gear elicits and b) have the honesty to report what they hear in a good and professional manner.
The fact that Sam Telling did exactly as you stated, IMHO shows how lacking he is in professionalism
Once again, here's hoping that whoever they deem to replace him with, will have the ability to a) hear the multitude of sins that most gear elicits and b) have the honesty to report what they hear in a good and professional manner.
FYI, typo...I meant readership, not leadership!
I subscribe to both Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. Much prefer Stereophile and most likely will not renew TAS. That's a matter of taste. I couldn't enumerate objective reasons. Just find more stuff that captures my interest in Stereophile.
Seems that both magazines have had their issues over the past few years with either writers or former publishers and that's too bad. I chalk it up to accumulated perceived (or real) slights over the years on both sides. Sometimes its better just to let that stuff go by the wayside if you can - reduces stress.
As a side comment, I also enjoy the Stereophile affiliated blogs / sites - Tyll Hertson's Inner Fidelity and Michael Lavorgna's Audio Stream.
Seems that both magazines have had their issues over the past few years with either writers or former publishers and that's too bad. I chalk it up to accumulated perceived (or real) slights over the years on both sides. Sometimes its better just to let that stuff go by the wayside if you can - reduces stress.
As a side comment, I also enjoy the Stereophile affiliated blogs / sites - Tyll Hertson's Inner Fidelity and Michael Lavorgna's Audio Stream.
I don't anymore either... But I guess one has to spend some time reading them to be able to conclude that it is a waste of further time
I'd agree there needs to be younger reviewers. I think it would help the Stereophile stagnant demographic to get a reviewer who might appeal to a much wider audience. What's wrong with throwing in reviews with modern dance music, heavy metal or even hip hop? I want to read a review about Revel's new sub with test tracks from N.A.S.A.