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Any opinions re UK forums Vs. Audiogon?

Just wondered if anyone in the states ever checked out some of the UK forums?
Some very useful stuff (about 10%)hidden away between juvenille,idiotic and ? shall we say somewhat 'narrow minded' thinking.
"Never in the field of human conflict, has so much s--t been spoken by so few "
I don't generally find them very pleasant places to visit.
it seems to me that Audiogon somehow manages to remain a civilised and predominantly friendly Oasis.
Is this because 'you guys' are more reserved, more polite,more confident? who knows.
We should be offering cups of tea whilst you chaps should be all gung ho - seems to me there has been a role reversal along the line - a visit to Pinkfish can be like a stroll in a/the Ghetto(under privildged neighbourhood?) (Black , white or otherwise), loose your wits for a minute - and you get mugged!

Si

Disclaimer - this is only my opinion, I will retract it if it in any way offends anyone or more to the point I don't want nasty comments, god forbid I should have an opinion.
It's just struck me, would you call a hifi forum Pinkfishmedia - something stinks there.
simon74
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chazzbo
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Anny names of said sites you guys can supply?This is intriguing after readding a bit of the press.Remember their ears might not be so different but like most other contries they have on the main much smaller listening rooms thans us (in tha mainthough apt. dwellers.condoi owners are given short shrift).These rooms are made from different materials and this has to effect what they hear.Maybe us Apt renters/condo owners should read euro/asian press because of this difference.
Chazzbo
tanaisfox5fa1
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I think UK audio forums are just marketing tools, you can't believe a word of what's written on them. If they're not trying to sell you something, they're trying to pick a fight with you.
newmanoc
295 posts
 
"I think UK audio forums are just marketing tools, you can't believe a word of what's written on them. If they're not trying to sell you something, they're trying to pick a fight with you."

Well, having now spent a little time on Pinkfishmedia , I have to strongly disagree. It is a very cool site. Of course since I like U.K. gear to begin with, it is a natural place for me to hang.
seandtaylor99
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"I think UK audio forums are just marketing tools, you can't believe a word of what's written on them. If they're not trying to sell you something, they're trying to pick a fight with you."

That's very odd, since many of the recommendations on pink fish are for equipment that is no longer produced.

Personally I think you're confusing pride of ownership, with marketing. Many people like to suggest things that they own. Nothing wrong with that.

I would say that Audiogon and pinkfish are both excellent places to get unbiased, experience based feedback for prospective demos or purchases. To be honest I place more trust in what I read on these two sites, from posters with an established track record, than I do in any of the magazines, from professional reviewers.
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