Like others, I see audio mags as similar to car mags. Mostly appealing to the fantasies of their readers. Sort of a modern Sears "wish book" for adults. I will say that most of the car magazines do a better job of balancing their coverage of uber cars with coverage of cars that the average Joe can afford. The car and audio writers have found a way to get paid to write about a hobby they love while someone else covers the cost of the eye-wateringly expensive equipment to which they listen or drive. Not a bad gig.
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I just got it yesterday and they are reviewing amps from 12k to 97k. I sat back and thought who is really buying this stuff. I know the average audiophile Isn't and the one's that actual have the money are always looking for deals via Audiogon. Is this just audio porn for the readers or are people actually buying this stuff.