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  • #1

    Why do I get upset by texts like this?

    I should be happy when a non audio magazine writes about audio.
    But I´m not.
    I get irritated because of oversimplyfications in what is maybe the wrong places.
    And in the author stating something as the truth.
    I´m not proud of this streak in my personality ...

    Anyway ... how do you feel after reading texts like this?
    With turntables, it's all about stylus, cartridge and tonearm
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    Get three components right and you can get a great result even if all the other bits that make up the turntable are only average.
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    It doesn't really bother me as the article wasn't written for seasoned users.
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    • #3
      Yes, an oversimplification of what produces great analog sound but if you compare this article to what you get from the WSJ over the years regarding high end audio it isn't bad.
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      • #4
        Yeah I guess its alright. Calling things for truths nags me still ... 😀

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        • #5
          the article certainly is misleading
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          • #6
            It's better than nothing. At least it highlights audio products for everyday folks.

            I remember sending an email to a guy (Dan Lindich - http://www.soundadviceblog.com/ ) who writes a weekly audio/video column in my newspaper when he advised all audio cables sound the same. Made me feel better. He even answered.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by JCOConnell View Post
              the article certainly is misleading
              Maybe, but a newbie who buys a Debut Carbon based on this article (without knowing any better) will be getting a very good entry level table, regardless of whether the reasons behind it or correct or not. At least it didn't suggest buying a used BSR something,
              Steve Lefkowicz
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Per Sundell View Post
                I should be happy when a non audio magazine writes about audio.
                But I´m not.
                I get irritated because of oversimplyfications in what is maybe the wrong places.
                And in the author stating something as the truth.
                I´m not proud of this streak in my personality ...

                Anyway ... how do you feel after reading texts like this?
                Its called an advertorial. Its almost fake news.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Metamatic View Post

                  Its called an advertorial. Its almost fake news.

                  What about the garbage - The BEST Turntables for 2017

                  http://bestreviews.com/best-turntables
                  best of the best for $299? gimme a f*ing break!
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                  • #10
                    Im happy that non-audio press are writing about audio and I still think they do it with the best intentions!
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                    • Johnny Vinyl
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                      Johnny Vinyl commented
                      02-01-2017, 04:42 AM
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                      Agreed! The more exposure, the better!
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