Well I know you can get just about as much bad info from members commenting on some pretty fine equpment. There are many fine dealers and manufactures contributing here. The printed word excites us/ no matter where it is read. However listening at home to said items it the acid test. So; if you only read and make a decision.. That could be the costly shortcut you don't need.---Yup, I have taken some of these shortcuts from members, mags. and dealers and the product builders themselves. Be careful..It's dangerous out there. Capitalism is everywhere.
Forums and Manufacturers: Are they here to help?
I have read several forums where questions have been asked about equipment to the audio community and in a few cases, the manufacturer jumps on the thread in what appears to be damage control. I understand that in some instances the problem may be setup issues, interconnects, ect., but are they really here to help or to raise doubt about what is being said by the consumers?