Greg - I subscribe to both TAS and Stereophile. Why? Stereophile because of Art Dudley, been reading him since his Listener magazine and like his perspective and sense of humor. TAS- gonna let that one lapse when the scription runs out. I find very little of it matters or is of interest to me since I purchased my ZP3 and Rachael. Next will be either HDT's or Monoliths. I have been in the audio business twice in my working career, and just find most mags crap now days. I would rather listen to music and read a book than read about how some 150k a pair amps are so amazing. Really? 150k and I can have a whole lot of real music played in my living room, (and I have but I didn't spend that kind of money). I read a few on line mags (PF and 6 moons) once in a great while. Happy listening, Chris.

Chris,

 tha's kinda where I'm at. A buddy talked me into TAS, but I'm already rolling my eyes as to what I am about to see, read, and wonder. Waaay back, Stereophile made you feel like you were reading about a movement of some kind. I even recall an article damned near condemning Altec for a flagship model costing $13,000! Back then, most of us hadn't even thought in those numbers for such products. To be fair, the speakers were tri-amped, and they even sent in a guy to properly install them. To no avail Stereophile said, "They never did sound right."

4Krow - you are correct. Back in the 80's we did two Stereophile trade shows in SF. Lot's of fun and very interesting. We teamed with Luke and David from VTL, Synthesis speakers (Conrad Johnson) and took the big Sony CDP R1 and DAS R1. Had a lot of laughs talking to JGH. You felt like you were on the edge of an underground movement in hobby/audio. I guess even that stuff what way pricey in it's day. I guess the point is that with a little research and trusting my ears, I don't have to mortgage the house to buy gear. This forum gives me lots to think about and lots to learn. Chris

Not so technical, but I like ToneAudio, there is a lot of variety with music and other lifestyle things that I find interesting.  I do like the measurements that Stereophile takes and often I find myself skipping the article and reading whether AD thinks the measures are good or not.  I don't live by that mind you, but think its fun to read some of his comments and wondering how the reviewer came to some sort of conclusion that is was a good piece of kit when it measures so badly.