Most annoying Stereo magazine claim

For me, it's the much too frequent comment that some audio component that costs in excess of $10,000 is a "bargain". Even if the component were insanely good, it's still a luxury item, and a luxury bargain is an oxymoron.

I was especially annoyed by Stereophile's review of Belles' amps; "not the greatest in resolution but extremely musical" (my paraphrase). I tried the 150 version & was so underwhelmed I thought something had to be seriously wrong with me or my rig (it just can't be THAT bad I'm thinking). NO detail even after I tweaked & tried everything possible. A later opportunity to audition the 350 confirmed a higher power lo-fi version of the original piece. Sure wasted a lot of my time & some $ down the drain. Not saying all of their advice is worthless & I still like the rag, but jeeze!

How about the phrase, "Jaw Dropping"?. I've come across that particular bit of physical astonishment more times than I can count. It would seem that audiophile reviewers
either forgot completely the last thing they heard in order to elicit such a response, or there are alot of them that need to see a good maxillo-facial surgeon.

"I liked it so much that I bought it." (And I bet at retail price, too.)

Did you know the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary?

I like
"competitive with other (amps, speakers, cables, hairdryers) that cost thousands more"