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We’re still on course of politeness and individual’s opinions only 😎. As you say, this is NOT about brands other than what reviewers brand themselves (and the previous two or three posts). Factual doesn’t really come in to it. We’re not privy to reviewers obligations/contracts or lack thereof...

Ginger Terry, I have pretty much followed him from the off. I remember when he frequented here and asked for advise on microphones. I like his style although I’d guess there is occasionally a little shilling going on. He’s come a long way.

Huff … I can't quite figure him out. Rarely (never?) anything negative other than the usual “no, it isn’t quite as good as … at 5 times the cost … “. Clever, choosing price wise non-overlapping products, never upsetting any manufacturer and thus guaranteeing future supplies. Not one of my...

Fremer on the other hand is one of the biggest shills in the business imho, vast industry knowledge and contacts notwithstanding. Still, I do think he is occasionally very funny and informative, especially when it comes to records. I also like his (all expenses paid) factory visits/tours. I will...

My partner and I met TBA at the Bristol. Thoroughly nice chap and I personally would certainly not put him in the the category of this thread. Seemingly balanced, subjective reviews/vlogs.

No, I don't think adding a power amp to the Phase 2 would give you what you want but you could certainly try. The pre-amp section is likely one weakness compared to a dedicated one. Shearne did dedicated pre/power combinations, at considerable extra cost which probably will without loosing that...

I had a Phase 2 in the nineties. Looks lovely and my then wife adored it’s sound which is big, lush and technicolour. I eventually changed it as I found it a little bit too much of the above, lacking focus. Shearne made Pre/power combinations which aleviated the shortcomings but they were too...

My brother very much likes his. It sounds just fine. I was actually surprised that is larger than it appears on photographs. Well built but I do not like the display.

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Who are the biggest shills/b*****s to manufacturers in the industry in your opinion. Controversial and we won’t probably agree in every instance but the problem is becoming endemic with more and more bloggers/vloggers vying for free goods to make content and for makers of goods trying to reach...

Great album

It does cross my mind sometimes whether these posts are genuine or Admin created :). Call me cynical.

... but did they (PT) actually demo the Project Phono box for you or the Cambridge Audio phono stage? What stage did you listen to in their showroom?

ATC actives rarely disappoint, even at shows in sub optimal environments.