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She doesn't write for Stereophile anymore, but I would have liked to have Lisa Astor over. She seems cool. Astor Place was a fun read in the older issues. I still go back and check 'em out once in a while.
Let's say you're having an audio party, or just wanting to tweak your audio system. Which <I>Stereophile</I> writer would you want to have over for an evening and why?
Although fairly new to the staff, I would pick Art Dudley. I was once a Listener subscriber and I enjoyed reading Art's writing because it was instilled with a sense of who he is, and I related to it. I like the idea that he doesn't buy into every tweak on the market. It just seems to me that he is a very interesting guy with a lot more to talk about than just audio.
And the winner is...Mr. Fremer. I have a Walker TT so I'd love his perspective as compared to his own substantial source as well as any secret setup lore or criticisms he might be able to share. Besides that, I like his style. No bloated pseudo-pedadgoguery here; mostly just astute and well-informed observations delivered in a lilting straightforard style that I feel is inherently easy to digest. It's amazing to me how much flack this guy takes in the field based on his production. BTW Mikey, my audio gatherings are normally very small in number and awash in French champagne and Vieux Calvados so bring a designated driver!
Any of them would do. I find they all write good sense. As a single choice, maybe Sam Tellig. I find a degree of commonality between what the equipment he likes and what I own! Michael Fremer could give the turntable the once over. He has given some useful advice via your pages. I also read Art Dudley's column.
John Atkinson. The possibility of having Mr. Atkinson imparting some of his technical knowledge on audio is enticing. Also, I'm sure the general conversation would be very stimulating. I could have Paul Bolin over, but he does not live more than ten miles away from me.