Colin Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 has anybody seen the list? any suggestions? any disagreements (I heard that - it sounds like crap) No Klipsch corner horn!!! http://www.stereophile.com/printarchives.cgi?709 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkinney Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Well, I got one item on the list. #69 Shure V15, of course mine needs a new stylus. Other than the AR-3's and the Dynaco amp, most of the rest of the list I've never heard of. Maybe that's why I quit reading Stereopile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Kinney- Get ahold of Shure and tell them you want to partake in the "Stylus Exchange" program. I did this last year and they only cost me $20-$22 EACH!!! Rather than the ~$90 or whatever they go for. I can't remember the lady's name to ask for but I think it's Helen. A real grandmotherly type lady. The only thing is you have to send them the old stylus (small price to pay for a great deal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkinney Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Thanks Tom, I will check into it. Of course that means I also need new belts for the turntable too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Those fing b@stards!!! No JBL, Klipsch, etc. or anything that MADE AMERICAN MUSIC FOR THE LAST 50 YEARS!!! If JBL and Klipsch were a race of people, they would file a class action lawsuit against Stereophile for racism!!! Wow, I am glad I don't buy those magizines, hopefully they will fold eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbks Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Actually, the large majority of the list is American designed/made equipment despite the fact that the editor is a Brit (who picked the Linn Sondek as #1). My one piece is the Adcom 535 amp - the pick was the 545 but admits the 535 probably sounded better. The "high-end" mags have almost always ignored horn speakers (unless they cost $70K or more), so we at this forum can only smirk at their not knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I agree,I have the mag and was shocked not to see even one Klipsch product!What a load of bull,I guess Klipsch should release a $80000 pair of speakers and they will be Stereophile's PRODUCT OF THE YEAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I finished reading the top 100 listing last nite. Found it an interesting read, but the ratings don't mean much to me - I may be a subscriber but I ain't no audiophile! My $30.00 - 3 year subscription runs out next May, and that'll probably be the end of it for me. I did end up purchasing 2 items reviewed in that rag, a Marantz CD-63 MK2 in November 95, and a Music Hall MMF-2 turntable in July 98. Don't really need a magazine subscription with the internet and a good public library. ( I'm a REAL cheapskate!). Speaking of cheap, our last remaining record shop is going out of business (again) this weekend with their 10 cent LP's. I was there 2 weeks ago and could only find $12 worth at their dollar sale. Half of what I bought went to Good Will already - there isn't much out there in rock-n-roll that I haven't tasted yet - and a lot of it ain't pretty! NP Alien Ant Farm - ANThology (from the Library of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I want to start a magazine which focused on the affoardable stuff (5-4,000$) range, intsead of all this hopes and dreams 50 grand speaker stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 I like getting Stereophool, but they really are kinda irrelavent to me, as far as the gear they choose to review. I read it mainly for the "Industry Update" feature, the music reviews, and the occasional affordable product (about 1 in 10). Oh well, being honest, I do enjoy some of the high-dollar amp and speaker reviews, but those thousand dollar cables and phono cartridges - PLEASE! I don't know why their can't be ONE mag for "real world audiophiles". A mag that is about music and affordable gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 Big surprise that there is no Klipsch on the list (yeah, right)! I guess the more things change, the more things stay the same. I do have a component on the list - the Digital Audio Labs soundcard, and they are not joking about it's quality. When released, it was compared favorably to the Mark Levinson DAC's - it is truly an audio component for your computer. I also took quite a bit of interest in some of the "lesser" components on the list. The Adcom GFA555, for example, is still a steal used, if in good and not abused condition. These are much better (IMO) than the newer 5500 (and other 4 digit model# amps from Adcom). These amps really did start a revolution in solid state amplification by giving a high power, good sounding unit to the masses at a good price. If I ever find a pair of GFA565 monoblocks at the right price (300w@8 per block), I may get them for my subs. And of course the venerable Nakamichi Dragon - well deserving of it's place on such a list. Truly one of the all time greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 I can't believe I actually own some of this stuff. Not the higher priced articles though. I still have a Dynaco ST-70 (still awaiting a rebuild), and the Sennheiser HD-414 headphones. I still have three pair of those. I got them after doing studio work in the '60s, and loved them. The drivers on at least one pair are blown, but I can't seem to part with them. The DAL audio card is very good, although M-Audio gear is way cheaper and the converters are probably as good sounding. My daughter is still getting to use a Nagra at school as she does soundtracks for film class. I'm starting to feel old now. The Revox machines were to die for when I was getting into recording. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 I have heard some and owned a little of the stuff on the list. I'm stunned at some of what made the list, too; A Crown DC300A?! and an Ampzilla?!?! Get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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