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Absolutely! tomthiel

unless the senior reviewer in question played an Editor role as well, I would have most certainly called him out. An inaccurate or insulting review could have (potentially) hurt the future sales of reported loudspeaker model.

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JA, the reviewer was J. Gordon Holt the founder of Stereophile who had gotten somewhat cranky by that time. A company chooses its style. Our stance was one of appreciation for editorial coverage, especially since it was nearly 10 years before we ever placed an ad anywhere.  Stereophile Magazine became the finest editorial support any company could ask for, if the dared dream so well.

I see tomthiel.  I can understand your position not to go against the great JGH. After all of these years, he is still the MAN! Harry Pearson as well.

Did you or Jim ever meet JGH or HP outside of Audio shows?
Ever receive an invite to either publisher's personal residence?

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As the designer, Jim received such invitations and did very occasionally indulge. Jim was private and work-oriented and did not enjoy schmoozing. He and Kathy attended Harry's 10th anniversary party with the reining who's who designers, and another home visit around the CS5. JGH was present at various home visits at Larry Archibald's home / office after Larry took the reins of Stereophile. I was farther in the background, generally working 100 hour weeks to make more speakers.