Best stereo magizines to get?

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
edited February 2010 in Music & Movies
What are the best stereo/audiophile magizines to subscribe with.

Thanks
Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

SVS SB16 X2

Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    I would think everything in the magazines( reviews & new products) could be easily found on the Internet.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I would think everything in the magazines( reviews & new products) could be easily found on the Internet.


    Yes, but you can't really sit on your couch flipping through the internet when listening to your rig. Unless you have a laptop, but it's not quite the same.


    I get Stereophile and Sound & Vision. I've been thinking about getting The Absolute Sound as well.

    Stereophile is nice for picture value, but all of their reviews just seem to be ridiculously enthusiastic. Every piece of gear they review is the "best ever".
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    TAS is the one I get, not sure it is the best but I like it.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2010
    I'm a regular buyer of The Absolute Sound.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited February 2010
    TAS and Stereophile have been my favorite mags. Not saying I think their reviews are not biased, but they do provide interesting reads and inform me of all kinds of new gear. I think these two mags have the most entertaining writers.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2010
    I used to get Stereophile but I grew disenchanted with their reviews on some ridiculously expensive stuff. I would say TAS if any.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2010
    I like reading the loudspeaker measurements in Stereophile, most of the rest is just fluff.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited February 2010
    I've been an almost 30 year subscriber to both TAS and Stereophile. As a matter of fact I still have a few from the 80s that are the small paperback size.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    edited February 2010
    Thanks Fellas,

    I just ordered TAS,will look at Stereophile next.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2010
    TAS is the one for me.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited February 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Thanks Fellas,

    I just ordered TAS,will look at Stereophile next.

    One of my favorites in Stereophile is "Analog Corner" by Michael Fremer.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2010
    Another one I've bought a few times is Hi Fi + but be warned it is almost entirely very expensive gear. Kind of like reading Exotic Automoblie magazine...lots to drool at and dream about.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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