Opinions - The Absolute Sound

I like the absolute sound, especially at $ 15.00. While I might agree that the reviews may not hold that much weigh, they can come in handy if your interested in a piece.
Sometimes they can point out specific features and issues.

The more information you have the better, especially when some audio gear cost more than a used car.

I like their music reviews.

'tis super short money to subscribe; out of pocket expense not worthy of note. the only question is whether there is substance that interests you. at this point, i find the music blogs in stereophile (baird and kaplan), very much worth reading, the the other columns pretentious and otherwise not appealingly quirky (the same estimation follows tas. i am so very tired and bored to tears having to face/and read - or not - the latest and 'greatest', 'game changing' hyperbolic reviews from reviewers.

whatever, don't sweat over the decision, it's hardly worth a blink of the eye.

Maybe TAS only publishes reviews of equipment they mostly like, and if a specific manuf's equipment has not been reviewed, ever, in any issue you can assume a. they haven't had a chance to listen to it or b. they listened and didn't like. In other words all equipment reviewed is recommended equip, I don't see anything wrong with that.
Regardless, I find the sales and marketing facets of this industry fascinating and a hard copy magazine is a good way to experience the marketplace, from the letters to the editor, to the record reviews, to the ads.

Mceljo, Yes, do it. It's a good deal, really. I'm sure you will like TAS. While you are at it you should take Audiofeil's advice and subscribe to Stereophile too. You can decide which one you like the best and tell us all about it.