Del monaco
Del Monaco
I still think Pink Fish should have a review thread. Though subjective, I’d trust it more than most. I really value the sensible insight of folks on here.
5 stars quickly reduced to four. Reviews that really don’t represent the product too well.
But very often they aren’t better. Make of that what you will.From what I have read in WhatHifi, stars are reduced when another product in the same price category comes out which is 'better' or has more function/abilities, thus reducing the value of the first product, therefore it loses a star. Makes sense.
But very often they aren’t better. Make of that what you will.
Hey. It’s a mag that accompanied me through my student days right through to my early 30s. It’s a lovely mag for browsing and seeing the latest trends but it does appear to focus on certain products. When I was younger, it was Cyrus. Nice stuff but it was promoted relentlessly. Marantz seems to be the thing now. The thing is, I used to own the 63 se, really pushed by WHF. It’s competitor was the Rotel 965BX. Never got on with the 63, despite its copper wielding beauty. I buy the Rotel years later. Wish I’d bought it instead of the Marantz. Sorry, but I think the reviews are really inconsistent and commercially driven. Often poorly written. As a flick through its great. It’s a poor cousin to Hifi news and even Stereophile, who did promote Musical Fidelity for a long while. If I can be arsed I will give examples, but they are there.Thats why I don’t read them now.Got an example?
There’s no offence meant here. I just think equipment deserves more than a rudimentary listen and a few stars. I’m staggered by the ability of some modestly priced gear. Just been on a splurge. Bought a Rotel phono stage, a Creek tuner, Rega headphone amp and AKG headphones, all for a staggering £180. Nostalgia! Bring it back and bring it on! It’s completely revitalised my listening.Got an example?
Raving about what we currently have and wanting everyone to buy it (i.e. agree with us)
Until we sell it and move on to the next great best ever thing
I think that only happens with dacs etc where the market is fast moving and new things come along every few months. Dont you think its good that they can be bothered to revisit reviews to keep them relevant ?5 stars quickly reduced to four. Reviews that really don’t represent the product too well.
Fair enough - tastes vary.I enjoy leafing through any hifi mag but take their reviews with a pinch of salt.
I’m not a hater. It’s just that WHF lacks substance and there’s that niggling doubt that they are focussing on good hifi. I love it to flick through and see what’s out there but aim afraid that’s as far as it goes.I think that only happens with dacs etc where the market is fast moving and new things come along every few months. Dont you think its good that they can be bothered to revisit reviews to keep them relevant ?
Fair enough - tastes vary.
You have your own way of enjoying the hobby Del. Its not my way..... but you have every right to 'do you' as the young people say. You will admit however that I was right about REL subwoofers and magneplanars working well togetherI’m not a hater. It’s just that WHF lacks substance and there’s that niggling doubt that they are focussing on good hifi. I love it to flick through and see what’s out there but aim afraid that’s as far as it goes.
Bless you.Sorry.. but you were so right about the subs and I thank you for that because you opened up a whole new and amazingly satisfying experience for me. For that, I owe you one.
The pleasure is all mine!Bless you.