Schurkey
Well-Known Member
I subscribed to Stereophile for many years. Still have them all, a couple rows of "digest size" editions, and a heaping pile of the larger-size volumes. There was a lot to like, especially (for me) in the late-'80's and '90's. The first few years, I think the subscription price was $35/year at a time when mainstream magazines were selling for $15/year, and I was making less than $200/week.
I'd be THRILLED to pay $35/year for a magazine I actually wanted to read.
I quit subscribing when everything they reviewed in my budget was Communist Chinese. I can go to Wal-mart and buy Chinese crap. I don't need some "expert" and a full review to tell me that the Communists can build cheaper products than the First World. $7/year subscription is now over-priced.
God Bless eBay and craigslist so that used, quality equipment is searchable and available without retailer mark-up.
I still visit the Stereophile web site; most of the time it's quicker--and it is always easier--to find an old article on the web site than to dig through the magazines in the basement. (Assuming that the article I'm looking for has been put on their web site.)
I'd be THRILLED to pay $35/year for a magazine I actually wanted to read.
I quit subscribing when everything they reviewed in my budget was Communist Chinese. I can go to Wal-mart and buy Chinese crap. I don't need some "expert" and a full review to tell me that the Communists can build cheaper products than the First World. $7/year subscription is now over-priced.
God Bless eBay and craigslist so that used, quality equipment is searchable and available without retailer mark-up.
I still visit the Stereophile web site; most of the time it's quicker--and it is always easier--to find an old article on the web site than to dig through the magazines in the basement. (Assuming that the article I'm looking for has been put on their web site.)